imbibe

Verb

• receive into the mind and retain
  • Imbibe ethical principles
    

• take in liquids
  • The patient must drink several liters each day
    
  • The children like to drink soda
    

• take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

• take in, also metaphorically
  • The sponge absorbs water well
    
  • She drew strength from the minister's words
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  drink , assimilate , absorb , suck , soak up , sop up , suck up , draw , take in , take up