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 Definition of 'absorb':

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1. (verb) absorb
become imbued
"The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

2. (verb) absorbassimilateingesttake in
take up mentally
"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

3. (verb) absorbtake over
take up, as of debts or payments
"absorb the costs for something"

4. (verb) absorbsuckimbibesoak upsop upsuck updrawtake intake up
take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

5. (verb) absorb
cause to become one with
"The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

6. (verb) absorbtake in
suck or take up or in
"A black star absorbs all matter"

7. (verb) steepimmerseengulfplungeengrossabsorbsoak up
devote (oneself) fully to
"He immersed himself into his studies"

8. (verb) absorb
assimilate or take in
"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

9. (verb) absorbengrossengageoccupy
consume all of one's attention or time
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"


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