imbibe (
http://definr.com/imbibe)
v 1: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water
well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
[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"