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absorb
cause to become one with
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verb
cause to become one with
“The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax”
verb
consume all of one's attention or time
“Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely”
verb
devote (oneself) fully to
“He immersed himself into his studies”
verb
take up mentally
“he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe”
verb
assimilate or take in
“The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society”
verb
take in, also metaphorically
“The sponge absorbs water well”
verb
become imbued
“The liquids, light, and gases absorb”
verb
take up, as of debts or payments
“absorb the costs for something”
verb
suck or take up or in
“A black star absorbs all matter”
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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
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