Meaning & Definition of Absorb in English
English⟶
Absorb
/əbzɔrb/
verb
1. Become imbued
- "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
synonym:
- absorb
2. Take up mentally
- "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
synonym:
- absorb,
- assimilate,
- ingest,
- take in
3. Take up, as of debts or payments
- "Absorb the costs for something"
synonym:
- absorb,
- take over
4. Take in, also metaphorically
- "The sponge absorbs water well"
- "She drew strength from the minister's words"
synonym:
- absorb,
- 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"
synonym:
- absorb
6. Suck or take up or in
- "A black star absorbs all matter"
synonym:
- absorb,
- take in
7. Devote (oneself) fully to
- "He immersed himself into his studies"
synonym:
- steep,
- immerse,
- engulf,
- plunge,
- engross,
- absorb,
- soak up
8. Assimilate or take in
- "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
synonym:
- absorb
9. Consume all of one's attention or time
- "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
synonym:
- absorb,
- engross,
- engage,
- occupy
Examples of using
Trees give off oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
He tried to absorb as much of the local culture as possible.