Commentary:
NOTE: implies a person consuming via their mouth
Examples:
We imbibed frozen margaritas at an outdoor cafe in Taos.
Having imbibed too freely at the wedding, Bob's uncle passed out on the floor.
Mappings:
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary:
NOTE: implies an object or body absorbing through some structure
Examples:
The plant can imbibe the nutrients through the surface of its leaves.
This sponge can imbibe a lot of water through its porous structure.
Mappings:
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary:
NOTE: implies mental activity of a sentient being
Examples:
They mused over the Marxist sentiments they had imbibed in their youth.
This course is intended to imbibe principles of ethics into the minds of the MBA students.
Mappings:
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 1, 4