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to absorb
01
to take in energy, liquid, etc.
Transitive: to absorb a substance or energy
02
to be taken in or drawn into something
Intransitive: to absorb into sth
03
to understand and incorporate information, ideas, or experiences
Transitive: to absorb information or ideas
04
to take in a form of energy, such as heat or light
Transitive: to absorb energy
05
to cover or pay for the expenses of something
Transitive: to absorb a cost
06
to take something in and integrate it into a larger system or whole
Transitive: to absorb sb/sth
07
to fully engage someone’s focus or interest
Transitive: to absorb a person or their attention
absorb
v
absorbable
adj
absorbable
adj
absorbance
n
absorbance
n
absorbed
adj
absorbed
adj
Example
The sponge absorbed the spilled water from the countertop.
The paper towel absorbed the grease from the pizza.
Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.
The soil absorbed the rainwater, preventing flooding.
Our skin absorbs moisturizer to keep it hydrated.
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