verbπShareTo include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up."The sponge absorbs the spilled milk. "functionprocessactionsystemmaterialenergychemistryphysicsbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engulf, as in water; to swallow up."The desert sand quickly absorbs the rainwater after a storm. "natureenvironmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in."The sponge absorbs water quickly. "physiologychemistrybodymaterialsubstanceprocessbiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take in energy and convert it, as"Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass."physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully"The captivating book absorbs all of my attention, making me forget about everything else. "mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo occupy or consume time.""My new job absorbs all my time, leaving little for hobbies." "timeactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAssimilate mentally."Maria absorbs information quickly in class, making her an excellent student. "mindeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction."The company absorbs the cost of employee training. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defray the costs."The company's profits easily absorbs the cost of the new employee training program. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept or purchase in quantity."The bakery absorbs any surplus bread at the end of the day, selling it at a discount the next morning. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
