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Learn to pronounce ab·sorb

/əbˈzôrb/
verb
  1. take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
    "buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat"
    synonyms: soak up, suck up, draw up/in, take up/in, blot up, mop up, sponge up, sop up
  2. take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly.
    "she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book"
    synonyms: preoccupy, engross, captivate, occupy, engage, rivet, grip, hold, interest, intrigue, immerse, involve, enthrall, spellbind, fascinate, arrest, monopolize, distract, divert, entertain, amuse

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Jun 2, 2024 · 2. : to take in and make part of an existent whole. the capacity of a country to absorb new immigrants.
8 days ago · ABSORB meaning: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
a : to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way. A sponge absorbs water. Plant roots absorb moisture. a fabric that absorbs sweat.
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to involve the full attention of; to engross or engage wholly: so absorbed in a book that he did not hear the bell.
8 senses: 1. to soak or suck up (liquids) 2. to engage or occupy (the interest, attention, or time) of (someone); engross 3. to.
The meaning of ABSORBED is having one's attention wholly engaged or occupied. How to use absorbed in a sentence.
to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around. absorb something Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
definition 1: to take in or soak up. A paper towel will absorb the spilled milk. synonyms: soak up antonyms: discharge, emit, repel, secrete similar words: ...