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imbibe in Dutch

imbibe in Dutch is drinken, nuttigen, tot zich nemen — imbibe means to drink something, especially alcohol.

imbibe in Dutch

drinken
verb
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
nuttigen
verb
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
tot zich nemen
verb
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
opnemen
verb
(figuratively) To take in; absorb.
tot zich nemen
verb
(figuratively) To take in; absorb.

What does "imbibe" mean?

  1. verb To drink something, especially alcohol.
    "They imbibed rather freely at the reception."
  2. verb To take in and absorb ideas, attitudes or knowledge, usually without deliberate effort.
    "She had imbibed her father's suspicion of banks."
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imbibe in a sentence

  • They imbibed rather freely at the reception.
  • He does not imbibe, so pour him a lemonade.
  • She had imbibed her father's suspicion of banks.
  • Students imbibe the values of the institution long before they can name them.

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What is "imbibe" in Dutch?

"imbibe" in Dutch is drinken, nuttigen, tot zich nemen. imbibe means: To drink something, especially alcohol.

How do you use "imbibe" in a sentence?

Example: "They imbibed rather freely at the reception." In Dutch, "imbibe" is drinken, nuttigen, tot zich nemen.

Are there other ways to say "imbibe" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "imbibe": drinken, nuttigen, tot zich nemen, opnemen.

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