absorb
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absorb Definition
(v)
become
imbued
; "
The
liquids
,
light
,
and
gases
absorb
"
(v)
take
up
mentally
; "
he
absorbed
the
knowledge
or
beliefs
of
his
tribe
"
(v)
take
up
,
as
of
debts
or
payments
; "
absorb
the
costs
for
something
"
(v)
take
in
,
also
metaphorically
; "
The
sponge
absorbs
water
well
"; "
She
drew
strength
from
the
minister
''
s
words
"
(v)
cause
to
become
one
with
; "
The
sales
tax
is
absorbed
into
the
state
income
tax
"
(v)
suck
or
take
up
or
in
; "
A
black
star
absorbs
all
matter
"
(v)
engross
(
oneself
)
fully
; "
He
immersed
himself
into
his
studies
"
(v)
assimilate
or
take
in
; "
The
immigrants
were
quickly
absorbed
into
society
"
(v)
engage
or
engross
wholly
; "
Her
interest
in
butterflies
absorbs
her
completely
"
absorb Synonyms
absorb
assimilate
draw
engage
engross
engulf
imbibe
immerse
ingest
occupy
plunge
soak up
sop up
steep
suck
suck up
take in
take over
take up
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