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imbibing

verb , present participle of imbibe

Synonyms and Antonyms of imbibing

1 to swallow in liquid form

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

Synonyms of imbibing

belting (down), drinking, gulping, guzzling, hoisting, knocking back, pounding (down), quaffing, sipping, slugging (down), slurping, supping, swigging, swilling, tossing (down or off)

Words Related to imbibing

lapping, licking, sucking

consuming, downing, ingurgitating, killing, mouthing (down), putting away

nipping, tippling

pledging, toasting, wining

2 to take in (something liquid) through small openings

plants can imbibe water through their roots

Synonyms of imbibing

absorbing, drinking, soaking (up), sponging, sucking (up), taking up

Words Related to imbibing

gulping, guzzling, quaffing, sipping, slurping, swallowing, swigging, swilling

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