absorb (
http://definr.com/absorb)
v 1: become imbued; of liquids, light, or gases, in chemistry
2: take up, as of knowledge or beliefs [syn:
assimilate,
ingest,
take in]
3: take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for
something" [syn:
take over]
4: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water
well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" [syn:
suck,
imbibe,
soak up,
sop up,
suck up,
draw,
take in,
take up]
5: cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into
the state income tax"
6: suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter."
[syn:
take in] [ant:
emit]
7: engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his
studies" [syn:
steep,
immerse,
engulf,
plunge,
engross,
soak up]
8: engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies
absorbs her completely" [syn:
engross,
engage,
occupy]