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tot zich nemen — meaning in English

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English meaning

imbibe verb To drink something, especially alcohol.

Senses

tot zich nemen is used for these senses in English:

imbibe To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
imbibe (figuratively) To take in; absorb.

imbibe — full definition

verb To drink something, especially alcohol.
verb To take in and absorb ideas, attitudes or knowledge, usually without deliberate effort.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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