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become imbued
The liquids, light, and gases absorb
2.
take up mentally
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
3.
take up, as of debts or payments
absorb the costs for something
4.
take in, also metaphorically
The sponge absorbs water well
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cause to become one with
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
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suck or take up or in
A black star absorbs all matter
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engross (oneself) fully
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assimilate or take in
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
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engage or engross wholly
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
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1. Absorb / Past
absorbed
2. Absorb / Third Person
absorbs
3. Absorb / Present Participle
absorbing
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