transitive. To admit (a person or thing) to (also into, in, etc.) a state, condition, privilege, occupation, etc. (Now only in sense 4b.)

transitive. To take on or manifest (a physical state or condition). Obsolete.

transitive. figurative and in figurative contexts. To be influenced or affected by (an idea, prevailing mood, etc.); to acquire (something) by…

To imbibe (qualities, etc.) with the mother's milk. (Cf. 5.)

To imbibe (qualities, etc.) with one's mother's milk, with a draught.