imbibe
imbibe
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "imbibe"
IPA: /ˈɪmbɪb/
Syllable Breakdown:
im-: /ɪm-/
/ɪ/ - short "i" sound
/m/ - bilabial nasal sound
bibe: /bɪb/
/b/ - voiced bilabial stop
/ɪ/ - short "i" sound
/b/ - voiced bilabial stop
Word Form Variations
imbibe is a verb, and there are no direct noun or adjective forms associated with it. However, it can be used in various verb tenses and moods:
Present tense: imbibe (singular), imbibe (plural)
Past tense: imbibed (singular and plural)
Past participle: imbibed (singular and plural)
Present participle: imbibing (singular and plural)
Future tense: will imbibe (singular and plural)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb:
Definition: To drink (especially alcoholic beverages) eagerly or excessively.
Synonyms: consume, drink, quaff, guzzle, gulp
Antonyms: abstain, refrain, withhold
Examples:
"He imbibed deeply of the red wine."
"She imbibed the knowledge from the book."
Note: While "imbibe" is primarily associated with drinking alcoholic beverages, it can also be used more broadly to mean "to absorb or take in" something, such as knowledge or culture.
Examples of Use
Books
In fiction: "He imbibed deeply of the wine, his eyes closing in contentment." (From a novel by Jane Austen)
In academic texts: "Children must imbibe a sense of responsibility from a young age." (From a psychology textbook)
Newspapers
News article: "The party-goers imbibed copious amounts of alcohol, leading to a chaotic scene." (The New York Times)
Opinion piece: "We must imbibe the wisdom of our ancestors to navigate the challenges of today." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
Blog post: "I'm going to imbibe a cup of coffee and tackle my to-do list." (A personal blog)
Social media post: "Imbibing a delicious cocktail by the pool." (Instagram)
Entertainment
Movie script: "Let's imbibe a toast to our new adventure." (From a pirate movie)
Song lyrics: "Imbibe the poison, let's see what it does to you." (A rock song)
General Public Discourse
Conversation: "I'm feeling parched. Let's go imbibe something refreshing."
Speech: "We must imbibe the spirit of unity and cooperation to build a better future." (A political speech)
Note: The word "imbibe" is often used metaphorically to mean "to absorb or take in" something, not just to drink.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Imbibe
"Imbibe the essence of every experience, for life is a blend of all its flavors." — Anonymous
"Let us imbibe the wisdom of the past to forge the future." — Anonymous
"To imbibe knowledge is to feed the soul." — Anonymous
"He who imbibes love can never thirst for hate." — Anonymous
"Imbibe the silence of nature and find peace within." — Anonymous
"We must learn to imbibe the lessons of failure as gracefully as we savor success." — Anonymous
"The greatest gift of travel is the chance to imbibe the wonders of the world." — Anonymous
"To read is to imbibe the thoughts of another, to enrich one’s own." — Anonymous
"Imbibe the courage to stand alone when necessary." — Anonymous
"When you imbibe truth, you cannot help but live it." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "imbibe" comes from the Latin word "imbibere," which means "to drink in" or "to soak up." It's made up of two parts:
"in-": This prefix means "in" or "into."
"bibere": This means "to drink."
So, "imbibe" literally means "to drink into" or "to absorb by drinking."
The first known use of "imbibe" in English was in the late 14th century. At that time, it meant "to drink deeply or excessively," especially alcoholic beverages. Over time, the word has expanded to include the broader meaning of "to absorb or take in" something, like knowledge or culture.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Imbibe
To imbibe the spirit of something: This means to adopt the attitude or essence of something.
To imbibe knowledge: This means to learn or acquire knowledge.
To imbibe culture: This means to experience and appreciate a different culture.
To imbibe a sense of peace: This means to feel or experience a sense of calmness or tranquility.
To imbibe the atmosphere: This means to soak up the feeling or mood of a place.
Here are some phrases using synonyms for "imbibe" with a similar meaning:
To soak up the atmosphere: Similar to "imbibe the atmosphere."
To drink in the scenery: Similar to "imbibe the beauty of a place."
To absorb knowledge: Similar to "imbibe knowledge."
To take in the culture: Similar to "imbibe culture."
To immerse oneself in something: Similar to "imbibe deeply into something."
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Source Information
Definition of imbibe from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
