Unscramble absorb

Definition of absorb

verb:

• become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb".
• take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe". Synonyms: assimilate, ingest, take in.
• take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something". Synonyms: take over.
• take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well", "She drew strength from the minister's words". Synonyms: draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up.
• cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax".
• suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter". Synonyms: take in. Antonyms: emit.
• devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies". Synonyms: engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep.
• assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society".
• consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely". Synonyms: engage, engross, occupy.

Related words

assimilate, blot, consume, drink, imbibe, involve, mop, reabsorb, resorb, rivet, suck.

Words nearby

adsorb.

Rhymes with

orb, reabsorb.