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  • Definition
    • absorb :become imbued
      • The liquids, light, and gases absorb

    • absorb :take up mentally
      • he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

    • absorb :take up, as of debts or payments
      • absorb the costs for something

    • absorb :take in, also metaphorically
      • The sponge absorbs water well|She drew strength from the minister's words

    • absorb :cause to become one with
      • The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax

    • absorb :suck or take up or in
      • A black star absorbs all matter

    • absorb :devote (oneself) fully to
      • He immersed himself into his studies

    • absorb :assimilate or take in
      • The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society

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