Synonyms: absorb
Definition: cause to become one with
Usage: The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
Similar words: conflate, mix, meld, merge, immix, fuse, flux, coalesce, combine, commingle, blend
Definition: mix together different elements
Usage: The colors blend well
Synonyms: absorb, engage, engross, occupy
Definition: consume all of one's attention or time
Usage: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Similar words: interest
Definition: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Synonyms: engross, engulf, absorb, immerse, plunge, steep, soak up
Definition: devote (oneself) fully to
Usage: He immersed himself into his studies
Similar words: focus, concentrate, center, centre, rivet, pore
Definition: direct one's attention on something
Usage: Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
Synonyms: ingest, absorb, assimilate, take in
Definition: take up mentally
Usage: he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Similar words: larn, learn, acquire
Definition: gain knowledge or skills
Usage: She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit; Children acquire language at an amazing rate
Synonyms: absorb
Definition: assimilate or take in
Usage: The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
Similar words: invite, take in, receive
Definition: express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Usage: The community warmly received the refugees
Synonyms: absorb
Definition: become imbued
Usage: The liquids, light, and gases absorb
Definition: take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption
Definition: take up, as of debts or payments
Usage: absorb the costs for something
Similar words: fund
Definition: furnish money for
Usage: The government funds basic research in many areas