imbibe in WordNet English dictionary

1. take in, also metaphorically
   "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
   absorb  suck  imbibe  soak up  sop up  suck up  draw  take in  take up 
   
2. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
   assimilate  imbibe 
   
3. take in liquids
   "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
   drink  imbibe 
   
4. receive into the mind and retain
   "Imbibe ethical principles"
   imbibe