absorb meaning and definition

ABSORB verb

Definition of absorb (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: draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, 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
   • antonym: emit
7. devote (oneself) fully to
   • "He immersed himself into his studies"
   • synonyms: engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep
8. assimilate or take in
   • "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
9. consume all of one's attention or time
   • "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
   • synonyms: engage, engross, occupy