ABSORB

(verb) cause to become one with
"The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
(verb) consume all of one's attention or time
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
synonyms : engage , engross , occupy
She completely engaged in the task assigned to her. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) devote (oneself) fully to
"He immersed himself into his studies"
synonyms : engross , engulf , immerse , plunge , soak up , steep
She was deeply engrossed in watching the twilight saga. -added by priyavanjeri
On weekends also He is engulfed by his work -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) take up mentally
"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
synonyms : assimilate , ingest , take in
(verb) assimilate or take in
"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well", "She drew strength from the minister's words"
synonyms : draw , imbibe , soak up , sop up , suck , suck up , take in , take up
(verb) become imbued
"The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
(verb) take up, as of debts or payments
"absorb the costs for something"
synonyms : take over
(verb) suck or take up or in
"A black star absorbs all matter"
synonyms : take in

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