absorb

verb

  1. 1

    cause to become one with

    The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax

  2. 2

    consume all of one's attention or time

    Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

  3. 3

    devote (oneself) fully to

    He immersed himself into his studies

  4. 4

    take up mentally

    he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

  5. 5

    assimilate or take in

    The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society

  6. 6

    take in, also metaphorically

    The sponge absorbs water well

    She drew strength from the minister's words

  7. 7

    become imbued

    The liquids, light, and gases absorb

  8. 8

    take up, as of debts or payments

    absorb the costs for something

  9. 9

    suck or take up or in

    A black star absorbs all matter

Synonyms

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