im ‧ bibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive and transitive] formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: imbibere , from bibere 'to drink' ]
1 . to drink something, especially alcohol – sometimes used humorously:
Both men imbibed considerable quantities of gin.
2 . to accept and be influenced by qualities, ideas, values etc:
She had imbibed the traditions of her family.