absorbs

Pronunciation: US [əbˈzɔrb] UK [əbˈzɔː(r)b]

v.Absorb annexation; the annexation of merge
WebAttractive soft material can absorb

Synonyms

Antonyms

drink imbibe soak (up) sponge suck (up) take up

Definitions in English

v.

1.

to soak up a liquid or take in nutrients or chemicals gradually

2.

to take up light, noise, or energy and not transmit it at all

3.

to see, read, or hear something and understand it fully

4.

to hold somebody' s attention or occupy somebody' s time completely

5.

to incorporate something into a larger entity in such a way that it loses much of its own identity

6.

to adapt to a changing situation without being adversely affected

7.

to accept increased costs without passing them on to somebody else

8.

to require something in considerable quantities, usually without significant results

9.

to take in a gas, liquid, or other substance

10.

to make a small group, organization, etc. become part of a larger one

11.

to allow ideas, methods, etc. to become part of your own way of thinking or culture

12.

to learn and understand new facts, so that they become part of your knowledge

13.

to reduce the harmful effects of a physical force

14.

if something absorbs you, it is so interesting or entertaining that it takes all your attention

15.

to use or need a lot of something, especially money

Other Forms

adv.absorbingly

n.absorbability

Example Sentences

The conquered Chinese..have already begun to absorb their conquerors.
Source: E. O
The realistic novel reached out to absorb every new quality and locus of experience.
Source: G. Steiner

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