drink in

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Verb1.drink in - be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
engross, engulf, steep, soak up, immerse, absorb, plunge - devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"
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Translations
يُصغي بِشَغَف
vpíjet se
aufsaugen
avaler
iszik: issza vki szavait
drekka í sig
suge inn
içine sindirmek
陶醉于

w>drink in

vt sep
(plants etc) wateraufsaugen; (person) aireinsaugen, einatmen; sunshinein sich (acc)aufsaugen
(fig) a sight, his words etc(begierig) in sich aufnehmen
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drink

(driŋk) past tense drank (draŋk) : past participle drunk (draŋk) verb
1. to swallow (a liquid). She drank a pint of water; He drank from a bottle.
2. to take alcoholic liquids, especially in too great a quantity.
noun
1. (an act of drinking) a liquid suitable for swallowing. He had/took a drink of water; Lemonade is a refreshing drink.
2. (a glassful etc of) alcoholic liquor. He likes a drink when he returns home from work; Have we any drink in the house?
drink in
to take in eagerly. They listened eagerly, drinking in every detail.
drink to / drink (to) the health of
to offer good wishes to, or wish well, while drinking. to drink someone's health; Raise your glasses and drink to the bride and groom.
drink up
to finish by drinking. Drink up your milk!
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References in periodicals archive
to allow patrons to drink in the outdoor area beyond the patio.
Mr Jones has been known to drink in the Bangor area.
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