imbibe
     v 1: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water
          well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
          [syn: {absorb}, {suck}, {soak up}, {sop up}, {suck up},
          {draw}, {take in}, {take up}]
     2: take (gas, light or heat) into a solution [syn: {assimilate}]
     3: take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each
        day"; "The children like to drink soda" [syn: {drink}]
     4: receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical
        principles"
Source: WordNet® 2.0