English dictionary
absorb
verbPronunciation
əbˈzɔːb
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- cause to become one with
verb
- consume all of one's attention or time
verb
- devote (oneself) fully to
verb
- take up mentally
verb
- assimilate or take in
verb
- take in, also metaphorically
verb
- become imbued
verb
- take up, as of debts or payments
verb
- suck or take up or in
Example sentences
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
He immersed himself into his studies
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words
The liquids, light, and gases absorb
absorb the costs for something
A black star absorbs all matter