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absorb

verb

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Definitions & examples

01verb

become imbued

“The liquids, light, and gases absorb”

02verb

take up mentally

“he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe”

03verb

take up, as of debts or payments

“absorb the costs for something”

04verb

take in, also metaphorically

“The sponge absorbs water well”

“She drew strength from the minister's words”

5 more meanings

05verb

cause to become one with

“The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax”

06verb

suck or take up or in

“A black star absorbs all matter”

07verb

devote (oneself) fully to

“He immersed himself into his studies”

08verb

assimilate or take in

“The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society”

09verb

consume all of one's attention or time

“Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely”

Meanings and examples from Open English WordNet 2025. About our sources ↗