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""She drew strength from the minister's words"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"