imbibe

v 1: be able to take in, as of liquids; "The sponge absorbs water

well" [syn: {absorb}, {suck}, {soak up}, {sop up}, {suck

up}, {draw}, {take in}, {take up}]

2: take into solution, as of gas, light, or heat [syn: {assimilate}]

3: take in liquids [syn: {drink}]

4: receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical

principles"