Synonyms of imbibe

imbibe

verb

im-ˈbīb 

1

as in to drink

to swallow in liquid form

an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drink
• sip
• gulp
• quaff
• guzzle
• lick
• slurp
• swig
• swill
• sup
• toss (down or off)
• suck
• belt (down)
• pound (down)
• knock back
• hoist
• slug (down)
• consume
• mouth (down)
• wine
• tipple
• toast
• lap
• put away
• kill
• pledge
• nip
• down
• ingurgitate

2

as in to absorb

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

plants can imbibe water through their roots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drink
• absorb
• swallow
• sip
• take up
• soak (up)
• sponge
• suck (up)
• quaff
• gulp
• guzzle
• slurp
• swig
• swill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imbibe

The objective is not to heavily imbibe but to sample the tapas at a string of establishments while standing up. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026

While the amount of alcohol imbibed declined in 49 of the 50 states, Nevada bucked the trend. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 May 2026

Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026

With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026