How Do You Spell IMBIBE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmbˈa͡ɪb] (IPA)

The word "imbibe" is spelled phonetically as /ɪmˈbaɪb/. The first syllable "im" is pronounced as "ihm" with a short "i" sound, followed by "bibe" pronounced as "baɪb" with a long "i" sound. The pronunciation of "imbibe" contains stress on the second syllable. This verb, meaning to drink or absorb, has its origins in Latin, where it was spelled "imbibere." While it can be challenging to spell, mastering the IPA and paying attention to its pronunciation can make this word easier to remember.

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IMBIBE Meaning and Definition

  1. Imbibe is a transitive verb that originated from the Latin word "imbibere," meaning "to drink." However, its modern definition extends beyond mere ingestion of liquids. Imbibe generally refers to the act of taking in or absorbing something, often abstract or intangible, either literally, mentally, or emotionally.

    When used in the context of drinking, imbibe refers to consuming or imbibing beverages, such as water, tea, or alcohol. However, it can also encompass absorbing or assimilating other substances, such as medicines or herbal remedies, for their perceived benefits.

    Beyond its literal use, imbibe has metaphorical applications. For instance, it can describe absorbing knowledge, ideas, or information. People may imbibe wisdom from books, articles, or teachings, by allowing the knowledge to integrate into their understanding or mindset.

    Imbibe also encompasses internalizing or taking on certain attitudes, values, or cultural practices. Individuals may imbibe the morals and principles of their family or community, adopting them as their own.

    The term can further denote absorbing or immersing oneself in emotions or experiences. For example, someone might imbibe the joy of a celebration or imbibe the sorrow of a tragedy, allowing themselves to fully feel and be affected by those emotions.

    To imbibe, then, means to consume, absorb, or take in something, whether physically, intellectually, emotionally, or metaphorically. It encompasses a range of contexts and implies an active, deliberate process of assimilation into oneself.

  2. To drink or suck in; to absorb; to receive or admit into the mind.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IMBIBE

Etymology of IMBIBE

The word "imbibe" has its origins in the Latin word "imbibere". The Latin word is a compound of "in", meaning "into", and "bibere", meaning "to drink". The word "imbibere" refers specifically to absorbing a liquid into oneself by drinking. Over time, this Latin term was adopted into Old French as "embiber" before the word finally entered English in the 15th century as "imbibe". Its meaning expanded beyond just drinking and came to encompass absorbing or taking in something more generally.

Similar spelling words for IMBIBE

Conjugate verb Imbibe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imbibed
you would have imbibed
he/she/it would have imbibed
we would have imbibed
they would have imbibed
I would have imbibe
you would have imbibe
he/she/it would have imbibe
we would have imbibe
they would have imbibe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been imbibing
you would have been imbibing
he/she/it would have been imbibing
we would have been imbibing
they would have been imbibing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would imbibe
you would imbibe
he/she/it would imbibe
we would imbibe
they would imbibe

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be imbibing
you would be imbibing
he/she/it would be imbibing
we would be imbibing
they would be imbibing

FUTURE

I will imbibe
you will imbibe
he/she/it will imbibe
we will imbibe
they will imbibe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imbibing
you will be imbibing
he/she/it will be imbibing
we will be imbibing
they will be imbibing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imbibed
you will have imbibed
he/she/it will have imbibed
we will have imbibed
they will have imbibed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imbibing
you will have been imbibing
he/she/it will have been imbibing
we will have been imbibing
they will have been imbibing

IMPERATIVE

you imbibe
we let´s imbibe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imbibe

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imbibing
you were imbibing
he/she/it was imbibing
we were imbibing
they were imbibing

PAST PARTICIPLE

imbibed

PAST PERFECT

I had imbibed
you had imbibed
he/she/it had imbibed
we had imbibed
they had imbibed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imbibing
you had been imbibing
he/she/it had been imbibing
we had been imbibing
they had been imbibing

PRESENT

I imbibe
you imbibe
he/she/it imbibes
we imbibe
they imbibe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imbibing
you are imbibing
he/she/it is imbibing
we are imbibing
they are imbibing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imbibing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imbibed
you have imbibed
he/she/it has imbibed
we have imbibed
they have imbibed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imbibing
you have been imbibing
he/she/it has been imbibing
we have been imbibing
they have been imbibing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imbibe

SIMPLE PAST

I imbibed
you imbibed
he/she/it imbibed
we imbibed
they imbibed

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