How to pronounce "absorb"

• "absorb" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "absorb"

Verb

become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

Synonyms:

• absorb

Verb

take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

Synonyms:

• absorb
• assimilate
• ingest
• take in

Verb

take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"

Synonyms:

• absorb
• take over

Verb

take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

Synonyms:

• absorb
• suck
• imbibe
• soak up
• sop up
• suck up
• draw
• take in
• take up

Verb

cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

Synonyms:

• absorb

Verb

suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"

Synonyms:

• absorb
• take in

Verb

devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"

Synonyms:

• steep
• immerse
• engulf
• plunge
• engross
• absorb
• soak up

Verb

assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

Synonyms:

• absorb

Verb

consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

Synonyms:

• absorb
• engross
• engage
• occupy