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imbibe

/ɪmˈbaɪb/

Translations

imbibeverb

imbibed

Past Simple

imbibed

Past Participle

imbibing

Gerund

/ɪmˈbaɪb/

s’imprégner dePour des idées, des connaissances ou des influences; registre courant à soutenu.

She managed to imbibe the complex theories quickly during the lecture.

Elle a réussi à s’imprégner rapidement des théories complexes pendant le cours.

absorberPour l’absorption physique d’un liquide par un matériau, des racines, des graines, etc.

During germination, seeds imbibe water to expand and sprout.

Pendant la germination, les graines absorbent l’eau pour se gonfler et germer.

boireSurtout dans un style soutenu ou littéraire, pour parler de consommation de boissons, notamment d’alcool.

He decided to imbibe a glass of wine with his dinner.

Il a décidé de boire un verre de vin avec son dîner.

Synonyms

imbibeverb

To drink, especially alcohol.

He decided to imbibe a glass of wine with his dinner.

To absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge.

She managed to imbibe the complex theories quickly during the lecture.

To absorb or take in (liquid) by physical means, as by roots or a porous material.

During germination, seeds imbibe water to expand and sprout.