Absorb meaning

What does “absorb” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“absorb” is a verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: become imbued.

absorb

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University