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Can you explain how to use 'imbibe'?

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Rebecca

"Imbibe" is a formal verb meaning "to drink alcohol". This word is very rarely used and most native English speakers don't know what it means, so I do not recommend using it. Saying "drink" instead would be fine. Ex: Let's drink tonight after work.

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