absorb absorb /əbˈzɔːrb/

verb

1. () (chemistry) become imbued  ( absorb )
   (chemistry) become imbued
    The liquids, light, and gases absorb
   The liquids, light, and gases absorb
   
2. () Take up mentally  ( ingest , take in , assimilate , absorb )
   take up mentally
    He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
   he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
   
3. () Take in, also metaphorically  ( draw , soak up , sop up , absorb , imbibe , suck , suck up , take in , take up )
   take in, also metaphorically
    The sponge absorbs water well
   The sponge absorbs water well
    She drew strength from the minister's words
   She drew strength from the minister's words
   
4. () Take up, as of debts or payments  ( take over , absorb )
   take up, as of debts or payments
    Absorb the costs for something
   absorb the costs for something
   
5. () Cause to become one with  ( absorb )
   cause to become one with
    The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
   The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
   
6. () Devote (oneself) fully to  ( plunge , soak up , ingulf [Archaic] , absorb , engross , engulf , immerse , steep )
   devote (oneself) fully to
    He immersed himself into his studies
   He immersed himself into his studies
   
7. () Suck or take up or in  ( absorb , take in )
   suck or take up or in
    A black star absorbs all matter
   A black star absorbs all matter
   
8. Consume all of one's attention or time  ( absorb , engross , occupy , engage )
   consume all of one's attention or time
    Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
   Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
   
9. Assimilate or take in  ( absorb )
   assimilate or take in
    The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
   The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society