Synonyms of imbibed

imbibed

verb

past tense of imbibe

1

as in sipped

to swallow in liquid form

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sipped
• drank
• gulped
• supped
• quaffed
• swigged
• guzzled
• swilled
• slurped
• licked
• sucked
• hoisted
• tossed (down or off)
• pounded (down)
• consumed
• knocked back
• slugged (down)
• belted (down)
• lapped
• downed
• toasted
• mouthed (down)
• tippled
• put away
• killed
• wined
• pledged
• nipped
• ingurgitated

2

as in drank

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

plants can imbibe water through their roots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drank
• absorbed
• swallowed
• sipped
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• took up
• sponged
• gulped
• quaffed
• swigged
• slurped
• guzzled
• swilled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imbibed

Bullock, Kidman and their co-stars imbibed real booze while filming the memorable midnight margaritas scene. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Drinks and subpar nachos will be shared beneath the musty rafters of the tavern where the surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon once imbibed. — Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Throughout the day, this can create numerous situations where drinks such as coffee/iced coffee, energy drinks, or alcohol are imbibed. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 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