Absorb (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter".
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Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
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Meaning 3
Take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The company agreed to absorb the costs of relocating the new employees to the city.
- Local businesses stepped in to absorb the financial losses caused by the pandemic.
- She suggested that her company absorb the postage fees for international customers.
- The government will absorb the medical expenses for citizens who cannot afford to pay.
- The wealthy investor has offered to absorb the mortgage payments for low-income families.
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Meaning 5
Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 7
Become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 8
Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 9
Assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.