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  1. 1. v. i. To swallow anything liquid, for quenching thirst or other purpose; to imbibe; to receive or partake of, as if in satisfaction of thirst; as, to drink from a spring. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. i. To quaff exhilarating or intoxicating liquors, in merriment or feasting; to carouse; to revel; hence, to lake alcoholic liquors to excess; to be intemperate in the /se of intoxicating or spirituous liquors; to tipple. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To swallow (a liquid); to receive, as a fluid, into the stomach; to imbibe; as, to drink milk or water. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to absorb; to imbibe. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to inhale; to hear; to see. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To smoke, as tobacco. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit is out. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. a single serving of a beverage Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. any liquid suitable for drinking Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. any large deep body of water Source: wordnet

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