imbibed

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Consult these last about the case Of certain men of Grecian race, Who, most unwise and indiscreet, Imbibed such draughts of poison sweet, As changed their form, and brutified.

From Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes by Wright, Elizur

"The Sons of Athens, Socrates, from thee Imbibed the lessons of the Muse divine; Hence this thy meed of wisdom: prompt are we To render grace for grace, our love for thine."

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

Torn from its stem to bloom awhile Upon thy breast, the dazzling flower Imbibed new radiance from thy smile— But, ah! it faded in an hour.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848 by Various