Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔrb/

Definitions

• Verb: To take in or soak up (a liquid, light, or other substance) by chemical or physical action. For example: “The sponge absorbs water quickly.”
• Verb: To incorporate or assimilate (ideas, experiences, etc.) into one’s mind or personality. For example: “She absorbed the lessons from her mentor.”

Phrases

• “Absorb the cost” means to take on the financial burden of something without passing it on.
• “Absorb information” refers to the process of learning or understanding new data or knowledge.
• “Absorb shock” describes the capability of a material or system to lessen the impact of a blow or sudden force.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The towel absorbed the spill on the countertop.”
• Verb: “He spent hours reading, absorbing every detail about the subject.”

Synonyms

• Soak up
• Suck up
• Take in
• Swallow up
• Digest
• Assimilate
• Incorporate