IMBIBE

vt to saturate; to imbue.

2. imbibe ·vt to receive or absorb into the mind and retain; as, to imbibe principles; to imbibe errors.

3. imbibe ·vt to drink in; to absorb; to suck or take in; to receive as by drinking; as, a person imbibes drink, or a sponge imbibes moisture.