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Synonyms
absorb

verb

  1. become imbued: "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
  2. take up mentally: "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
  3. take up, as of debts or payments: "absorb the costs for something"
  4. take in, also metaphorically: "The sponge absorbs water well"
  5. cause to become one with: "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
  6. suck or take up or in: "A black star absorbs all matter"
  7. engross (oneself) fully: "He immersed himself into his studies"
  8. assimilate or take in: "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
  9. engage or engross wholly: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"