· take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
Synonym(s): absorb, suck, soak_up, sop_up, suck_up, draw, take_in, take_up
· take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonym(s): assimilate
Hypernym(s): absorb
· take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
Synonym(s): drink
Hypernym(s): consume, ingest, take_in, take, have
· receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"
Hypernym(s): absorb, assimilate, ingest, take_in