absorb
əbˈzɔːrb
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Definition of absorb - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
learnincorporate information in the mind
  • She absorbed the instructions during the training session..
assimilate digest learn
2.
energytake in energy and convert it
  • The solar panels absorb sunlight efficiently.
assimilate ingest
3.
sciencetake in a liquid or gas
  • The sponge absorbs water quickly.
ingest soak up
4.
focusengage someone's full attention
  • The novel absorbed him completely.
captivate engage immerse
5.
groupsbecome part of a larger group
  • The small company was absorbed by the multinational.
assimilate incorporate integrate
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Expressions with absorb

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take in liquid quickly and completely
The towel can absorb like a sponge.
become deeply involved in thoughts, feelings, or an activity
She can absorb herself in her work for hours.
include an expense in a budget
We need to absorb the cost into our annual budget.
lessen the force of a hit or blow
The airbags absorb the impact during a collision.
endure a financial setback without external impact
The company decided to absorb a loss to maintain customer trust.

Origin of absorb

Latin, absorbere (to swallow up)

Terms with absorb included in their meaning

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cleaning
absorb liquid using a material
transportation
bar on a vehicle to absorb impact
absorb eagerly
listen or watch eagerly
absorb
become fully absorbed in an activity
water
absorb rainwater
absorption
absorb liquid or moisture
science
absorb liquid or substance
UV protection
product containing compounds to absorb or reflect UV radiation

Examples of absorb in a sentence

  • The students absorbed the lecture material with ease.
  • The device can absorb heat from the environment.
  • Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
  • The fabric absorbs sweat, keeping you dry.
  • The movie absorbed all her attention.
  • He was absorbed in the game for hours.

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  1. French:assimiler, absorber, ...
  2. German:aufnehmen, aufsaugen, ...
  3. Italian:assorbire, catturare, ...
  4. Spanish:absorber, captar, ...
  5. Portuguese:absorver, captar, ...
  6. Chinese:理解, 吸取, ...
  7. Japanese:吸収する, 取り込む, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَوْعَبَ, اِمْتَصَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְלוֹט, לִסְפּוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:усваивать, поглощать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засвоювати, поглинати, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्मसात करना, अवशोषित करना, ...
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