imbibing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of absorbing or taking in a substance, typically a liquid, into the body.

  - "After a long hike, we like to imbibe some water to rehydrate."
  - "The baby imbibes milk from his mother's breast."

• Verb

  To drink alcoholic beverages socially.

  - "Let's go to the pub and imbibe some beer with our friends."
  - "My uncle enjoys imbibing scotch in his leisure time."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imbibing
mibing , signifying , obliging , reifying , dying

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Variants

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imbibe , imbibed , imbiber , imbibers , imbibes , imbibing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to soak up' or 'absorb,' from the Latin word 'imbibare,' which means 'to soak up,' 'to drink in.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'imbibing' is often used interchangeably with the term 'consuming' when referring to the act of drinking alcohol.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that imbibing water from certain sources could grant them special powers or blessings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absorption: The process by which a substance takes in another substance, typically a liquid or gas, into itself.

2. Assimilation: The process by which one organism or system takes in and makes use of the essential features of another.

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Culture

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In literature, imbibing is often used to describe the act of consuming alcohol in a social setting. In art, imbibing is depicted as a symbol of relaxation and enjoyment. In music, the term is used in song lyrics to describe the act of drinking and partying.

How to Memorize "imbibing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of drinking a glass of water or a bottle of beer.
   - Imagine the sensation of the liquid entering your mouth and traveling down your throat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imbibing' with the act of drinking.
   - Connect it to the sensation of quenching thirst or relaxing with friends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Mean Booze Brings In Bliss' to remember the meaning of imbibing as 'to drink alcohol'.

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