Main entry: absorb
Definition: cause to become one with
Usage: The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
Main entry: absorb, engage, engross, occupy
Definition: consume all of one's attention or time
Usage: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Main entry: engross, engulf, absorb, immerse, plunge, steep, soak up
Definition: devote (oneself) fully to
Usage: He immersed himself into his studies
Main entry: ingest, absorb, assimilate, take in
Definition: take up mentally
Usage: he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Main entry: absorb
Definition: assimilate or take in
Usage: The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
Main entry: take in, take up, suck, suck up, imbibe, draw, soak up, sop up, absorb
Definition: take in, also metaphorically
Usage: The sponge absorbs water well; She drew strength from the minister's words
Main entry: absorb
Definition: become imbued
Usage: The liquids, light, and gases absorb
Definition: take up, as of debts or payments
Usage: absorb the costs for something
Definition: suck or take up or in
Usage: A black star absorbs all matter