Definitions

1. verb

to drink (a liquid), especially an intoxicating drink, often in large quantities or to excess

“She likes to imbibe a glass of wine after dinner.”

2. verb

to absorb or take in (information, ideas, etc.)

“The audience began to imbibe the message of the speaker.”

3. noun

the act of drinking (an intoxicating drink) to excess

“Imbibe and driving is strictly prohibited in this state.”