Imbibe
/ɪmˈbaɪb/noun
To drink, especially alcohol.
Did you know?The word 'imbibe' traces back to a time when drinking was often linked to spiritual and ritualistic practices, highlighting the sacred nature of consuming liquids.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
imbibere
“to drink in, absorb (liquid)”
Old French
Old French
imbiber
“to soak, saturate with liquid”
Middle English
Middle English
imbiben
“to drink or take in (liquid)”
Modern English
English
imbibe
“to drink; to absorb liquid or knowledge”