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