Verb
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receive into the mind and retain
"Imbibe ethical principles"
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take in liquids
"The patient must drink several liters each day"
"The children like to drink soda"
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take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
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take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well"
"She drew strength from the minister's words"
- soak up - sop up - suck up - take in - take up