absorb

Verb
  1. Become imbued (synset 201542421)
    "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a type of: sorb, take up - take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption
    subtypes:
  2. Take up mentally (synset 200603650)
    "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
    is a type of: acquire, larn, learn - gain knowledge or skills
    subtypes: imbibe - receive into the mind and retain
    same as: assimilate, ingest, take in
  3. Take up, as of debts or payments (synset 202221342)
    "absorb the costs for something"
    is a type of: fund - furnish money for
    same as: take over
  4. Take in, also metaphorically (synset 201541851)
    "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
    subtypes:
    same as: draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up
  5. Cause to become one with (synset 200396604)
    "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
    is a type of: blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, flux, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix - mix together different elements
  6. Suck or take up or in (synset 202771422)
    "A black star absorbs all matter"
    subtypes: suck, suck in - attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
    same as: take in
  7. Devote (oneself) fully to (synset 200602438)
    "He immersed himself into his studies"
    is a type of: center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet - direct one's attention on something
    subtypes: drink, drink in - be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
    same as: engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep
    verb group: immerse, plunge - cause to be immersed
  8. Assimilate or take in (synset 201473153)
    "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
    is a type of: invite, receive, take in - express willingness to have in one's home or environs
  9. Consume all of one's attention or time (synset 200601765)
    "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
    is a type of: interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
    subtypes:
    • involve - occupy or engage the interest of
    • consume - engage fully
    • rivet - hold (someone's attention)
    same as: engage, engross, occupy

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