imbiber

im·bibe

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-bahyb]
- /ɪmˈbaɪb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-bahyb]
- /ɪmˈbaɪb/

Definitions of imbiber word

verb with object imbiber to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink: He imbibed great quantities of iced tea. 1
verb with object imbiber to absorb or soak up, as water, light, or heat: Plants imbibe moisture from the soil. 1
verb with object imbiber to take or receive into the mind, as knowledge, ideas, or the like: to imbibe a sermon; to imbibe beautiful scenery. 1
verb without object imbiber to drink, especially alcoholic beverages: Just a soft drink for me—I don't imbibe. 1
verb without object imbiber to absorb liquid or moisture. 1
verb without object imbiber Archaic. to soak or saturate; imbue. 1

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Origin of imbiber

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin imbibere to drink in, equivalent to im- im-1 + bibere to drink; replacing Middle English enbiben < Middle French embiber < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Imbiber

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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imbiber popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imbiber usage trend in Literature

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