01 Word definition

imbibe

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is IMBIBE a word?

Yes. IMBIBE is a 6-letter verb. take in, also metaphorically Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell IMBIBE?

I-M-B-I-B-E

IMBIBE contains 6 letters, begins with I, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. take in, also metaphorically

    The sponge absorbs water well

2verb

  1. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

Synonyms
absorbsucksoak upsop upsuck updrawassimilate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is IMBIBE spelled?

I1M2B3I4B5E6
Starts withIMBFirst 3 letters
Ends withIBELast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats B, I
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About IMBIBE.

How do you spell IMBIBE?

IMBIBE is spelled I-M-B-I-B-E. It contains 6 letters.