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To physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
“When the fog settles upon vegetables, the leaves and other surfaces of these plants then absorb the water.”
To mentally take in information
“The speech was inspiring, and the speaker's choice of words was easy to absorb.”
To hold or engage the attention of
“The virtuoso's deft skill would completely absorb Martha who stared in amazement.”
To assimilate into a body, structure or system
“Heads have agreed to a merger whereby a new entity will absorb the two banks.”
To use, empty or drain completely
“The inefficient and time-consuming process can quickly absorb resources on the system.”
To endure and get through suffering, challenge or hardship
“It is an inspiring tale of man's fortitude and ability to absorb hardship.”
To pay for the costs of
“The company will absorb costs for food and accommodation during your business trip.”
To receive and reduce the force of an impact
“The muscles, tendons, bones, and joints of the foot and the lower leg function to absorb the impact of the landing.”
To be preoccupied with a single thought, topic or emotion
To acquire new information or skill
To overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
To hold exclusive control or dominance over
To assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
To pat lightly and quickly to clean or wipe away
To consume a liquid
To ingest or consume food
To keep in one's memory
To take responsibility for
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
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