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to absorb
01
to take in energy, liquid, etc.
Transitive: to absorb a substance or energy
Examples
Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.
02
to understand and incorporate information, ideas, or experiences
Transitive: to absorb information or ideas
Examples
As a dedicated student, she strives to read and absorb information from a variety of textbooks to deepen her understanding of the subject.
03
to be taken in or drawn into something
Intransitive: to absorb into sth
Examples
The heat from the fire absorbed into the metal, making it glow.
04
to take in a form of energy, such as heat or light
Transitive: to absorb energy
Examples
The solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.
05
to cover or pay for the expenses of something
Transitive: to absorb a cost
Examples
The company will absorb the costs of the new training program for its employees.
06
to take something in and integrate it into a larger system or whole
Transitive: to absorb sb/sth
Examples
The company absorbed the smaller startup to expand its market presence.
07
to fully engage someone’s focus or interest
Transitive: to absorb a person or their attention
Examples
The book was so fascinating that it absorbed her attention for hours.
Lexical Tree
absorbable
absorbance
absorbed
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