Definition of 'absorb'

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Verb

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

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