absorb
verb
- 1
cause to become one with
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
- 2
consume all of one's attention or time
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
- 3
devote (oneself) fully to
He immersed himself into his studies
- 4
take up mentally
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
- 5
assimilate or take in
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
- 6
take in, also metaphorically
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words
- 7
become imbued
The liquids, light, and gases absorb
- 8
take up, as of debts or payments
absorb the costs for something
- 9
suck or take up or in
A black star absorbs all matter
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