bibere

Bibere is a Latin verb meaning "to drink" that belongs to the third conjugation of Latin verbs. It is an irregular verb that takes the nominative neuter pronoun "id" and the accusative "illud" as its direct object when referring to liquids. The verb is commonly used in classical Latin literature and religious texts.

The present tense conjugation of bibere includes: bibo (I drink), bibis (you drink), bibit (he/she/it drinks), bibimus (we drink), bibitis (you all drink), and bibunt (they drink). The verb has perfect tense forms such as bibi (I have drunk) and bibitum (having drunk). The future active participle is bibiturus, meaning "about to drink."

Bibere appears frequently in Latin poetry and prose, often in contexts describing consumption of water, wine, or other beverages. The verb can be used both literally for physical drinking and metaphorically for absorbing or receiving something intangible. In medieval Latin, bibere maintained its usage in scholarly and religious writings.

The etymology of bibere traces back to Proto-Italic and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European roots. Related terms exist in other Romance languages, showing the verb's linguistic evolution. The English word "imbibe" derives from the Latin prefix "in-" combined with bibere, meaning to drink in or absorb.

In Latin grammar studies, bibere serves as an important example of irregular third-conjugation verbs. Students learning Latin encounter this verb early in their studies due to its common usage and distinctive conjugation patterns. The verb also appears in various Latin phrases and maxims throughout historical texts, making it significant for understanding classical literature and medieval documents.