- to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
- to imbibe alcoholic drinks, especially habitually or to excess; tipple: He never drinks.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 by to): They drank to his victory.
- to be savored or enjoyed by drinking: a wine that will drink deliciously for many years.
- 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 by in): He drank in the beauty of the scene.
- to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.).
- to propose or participate in a toast to (a person, thing, or event): to drink one's health.
- any liquid that is swallowed to quench thirst, for nourishment, etc.; beverage.
- liquor; alcohol.
- excessive indulgence in alcohol: Drink was his downfall.
- a swallow or draft of liquid; potion: She took a drink of water before she spoke.
- a large body of water, as a lake, ocean, river, etc.: His teammates threw him in the drink.
- to swallow (a liquid); imbibe
- to take in or soak up (liquid); absorb
- to pay close attention (to); be fascinated (by)
- to bring (oneself into a certain condition) by consuming alcohol
- to dispose of or ruin by excessive expenditure on alcohol
- to consume alcohol, esp to excess
- to drink (a toast) in celebration, honour, or hope (of)
- to be able to drink more intoxicating beverage than someone
- to salute or celebrate with a toast
- to drink alone
- liquid suitable for drinking; any beverage
- alcohol or its habitual or excessive consumption
- a portion of liquid for drinking; draught
- the sea
