'absorb' definitions:

Definition of 'absorb'

From: WordNet
verb
Become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
verb
Take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe" [syn: absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in]
verb
Take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something" [syn: absorb, take over]
verb
Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" [syn: absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up]
verb
Cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
verb
Suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter" [syn: absorb, take in] [ant: emit, give off, give out]
verb
Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies" [syn: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up]
verb
Assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
verb
Consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" [syn: absorb, engross, engage, occupy]

Synonyms of 'absorb'

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