absorb
/ʌbzˈɔrb/
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Definitions
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become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
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take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
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take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
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take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister''s words"
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cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
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suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"
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devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"
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assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
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consume all of one''s attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
Synonyms
assimilate
draw
engage
engross
engulf
imbibe
immerse
ingest
occupy
plunge
soak up
sop up
steep
suck
suck up
take in
take over
take up