Synonyms of imbibe

imbibe

verb

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