ab·sorb
ab·sorb/əbˈzôrb/
verb
- 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
- 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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2. : to take in and make part of an existent whole. the capacity of a country to absorb new immigrants.
ABSORB meaning: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
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.
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.
To absorb is to take in or suck up like a sponge. If you don't hear your mother calling because you are reading, you could say you were absorbed in the book.
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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: ...