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to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.

to imbibe alcoholic drinks, especially habitually or to excess; tipple: They won't find jobs until they stop drinking.

to show one's respect, affection, or hopes with regard to a person, thing, or event by ceremoniously taking a swallow of wine or some other drink (often followed byto ).

to be savored or enjoyed by drinking.

to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.

to take in (a liquid) in any manner; absorb.

to take in through the senses, especially with eagerness and pleasure (often followed byin ).

to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.).

to propose or participate in a toast to (a person, thing, or event).

any liquid that is swallowed to quench thirst, for nourishment, etc.; beverage.

liquor; alcohol.

excessive indulgence in alcohol.

a swallow or draft of liquid; potion.

Informal.��Usually the drink a large body of water, as a lake, ocean, river, etc..