ABSORB as VERB

1. Meaning
   • cause to become one with
   Usage Example(s)
   • The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • blend (what does blend mean?)
   • flux (what does flux mean?)
   • mix (what does mix mean?)
   • conflate (what does conflate mean?)
   • commingle (what does commingle mean?)
   • immix (what does immix mean?)
   • fuse (what does fuse mean?)
   • coalesce (what does coalesce mean?)
   • meld (what does meld mean?)
   • combine (what does combine mean?)
   • merge (what does merge mean?)
2. Meaning
   • engage or engross wholly
   Synonym(s)
   • engage (what does engage mean?)
   • engross (what does engross mean?)
   • occupy (what does occupy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • interest (what does interest mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • involve (what does involve mean?)
   • consume (what does consume mean?)
   • rivet (what does rivet mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • occupation (what does occupation mean?)
   • occupation (what does occupation mean?)
   • business (what does business mean?)
   • job (what does job mean?)
   • line of work (what does line of work mean?)
   • line (what does line mean?)
   • concentration (what does concentration mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • immersion (what does immersion mean?)
   • preoccupation (what does preoccupation mean?)
   • preoccupancy (what does preoccupancy mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • intentness (what does intentness mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • preoccupation (what does preoccupation mean?)
   • preoccupancy (what does preoccupancy mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
3. Meaning
   • engross (oneself) fully
   Synonym(s)
   • engross (what does engross mean?)
   • engulf (what does engulf mean?)
   • immerse (what does immerse mean?)
   • plunge (what does plunge mean?)
   • soak up (what does soak up mean?)
   • steep (what does steep mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He immersed himself into his studies
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • concentrate (what does concentrate mean?)
   • focus (what does focus mean?)
   • center (what does center mean?)
   • centre (what does centre mean?)
   • pore (what does pore mean?)
   • rivet (what does rivet mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • drink in (what does drink in mean?)
   • drink (what does drink mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • concentration (what does concentration mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • immersion (what does immersion mean?)
   • concentration (what does concentration mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • immersion (what does immersion mean?)
   • preoccupation (what does preoccupation mean?)
   • preoccupancy (what does preoccupancy mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • intentness (what does intentness mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • concentration (what does concentration mean?)
   • engrossment (what does engrossment mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • immersion (what does immersion mean?)
4. Meaning
   • take up mentally
   Synonym(s)
   • assimilate (what does assimilate mean?)
   • ingest (what does ingest mean?)
   • take in (what does take in mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • learn (what does learn mean?)
   • larn (what does larn mean?)
   • acquire (what does acquire mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • imbibe (what does imbibe mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • acculturation (what does acculturation mean?)
   • assimilation (what does assimilation mean?)
   • assimilation (what does assimilation mean?)
   • learner (what does learner mean?)
   • scholar (what does scholar mean?)
   • assimilator (what does assimilator mean?)
   • assimilation (what does assimilation mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
5. Meaning
   • assimilate or take in
   Usage Example(s)
   • The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • receive (what does receive mean?)
   • take in (what does take in mean?)
   • invite (what does invite mean?)
6. Meaning
   • take in, also metaphorically
   Synonym(s)
   • draw (what does draw mean?)
   • imbibe (what does imbibe mean?)
   • soak up (what does soak up mean?)
   • sop up (what does sop up mean?)
   • suck (what does suck mean?)
   • suck up (what does suck up mean?)
   • take in (what does take in mean?)
   • take up (what does take up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The sponge absorbs water well
   • She drew strength from the minister’’s words
   Hyponym(s)
   • wipe up (what does wipe up mean?)
   • mop up (what does mop up mean?)
   • mop (what does mop mean?)
   • blot (what does blot mean?)
   • sponge up (what does sponge up mean?)
   See Also
   • attract (what does attract mean?)
   • pull (what does pull mean?)
   • pull in (what does pull in mean?)
   • draw (what does draw mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   • suck in (what does suck in mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   • aspirate (what does aspirate mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   • suck in (what does suck in mean?)
   • aspirate (what does aspirate mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   • suck in (what does suck in mean?)
   • suck in (what does suck in mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • drinker (what does drinker mean?)
   • imbiber (what does imbiber mean?)
   • toper (what does toper mean?)
   • juicer (what does juicer mean?)
   • sucking (what does sucking mean?)
   • suck (what does suck mean?)
   • suction (what does suction mean?)
   • chump (what does chump mean?)
   • fool (what does fool mean?)
   • gull (what does gull mean?)
   • mark (what does mark mean?)
   • patsy (what does patsy mean?)
   • fall guy (what does fall guy mean?)
   • sucker (what does sucker mean?)
   • soft touch (what does soft touch mean?)
   • mug (what does mug mean?)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • soaking up (what does soaking up mean?)
   • absorber (what does absorber mean?)
7. Meaning
   • become imbued
   Usage Example(s)
   • The liquids, light, and gases absorb
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sorb (what does sorb mean?)
   • take up (what does take up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • reabsorb (what does reabsorb mean?)
   • resorb (what does resorb mean?)
   • assimilate (what does assimilate mean?)
   • imbibe (what does imbibe mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)
   • soaking up (what does soaking up mean?)
   • absorbate (what does absorbate mean?)
   • absorbent material (what does absorbent material mean?)
   • absorbent (what does absorbent mean?)
   • absorber (what does absorber mean?)
8. Meaning
   • take up, as of debts or payments
   Synonym(s)
   • take over (what does take over mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • absorb the costs for something
   Hypernyms(s) absorb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fund (what does fund mean?)
9. Meaning
   • suck or take up or in
   Synonym(s)
   • take in (what does take in mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • A black star absorbs all matter
   Antonym(s)
   • emit (what does emit mean?)
   • give out (what does give out mean?)
   • give off (what does give off mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • suck (what does suck mean?)
   • suck in (what does suck in mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • absorption (what does absorption mean?)