absorb

[əbˈsɔːrb]

absorb Definition

• 1. take in or soak up (energy, liquid, or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually.
• 2. assimilate or incorporate (ideas or information) into the mind.
• 3. occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

Using absorb: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absorb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sponge absorbed all the water.

• Example

  Plants absorb carbon dioxide.

• Example

  She absorbed the information quickly.

• Example

  The novel absorbed her attention for hours.

• Example

  The company was absorbed by a larger corporation.

absorb Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absorb

• assimilate
• imbibe
• soak up
• suck up
• take in

Antonyms for absorb

• emit
• exude

Phrases with absorb

• absorb the cost

  to bear the cost of something oneself rather than passing it on to someone else

  Example

  The company decided to absorb the cost of the damaged goods.

• absorb oneself in something

  to become completely engrossed or involved in something

  Example

  She absorbed herself in her work and forgot about everything else.

• absorb the shock

  to lessen the impact of a sudden or unexpected event

  Example

  The airbag is designed to absorb the shock of a collision.

Origins of absorb

from Latin 'absorbere', from ab- 'away' + sorbere 'suck up'

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Summary: absorb in Brief

'Absorb' [əbˈsɔːrb] means to take in or soak up energy, liquid, or other substance by chemical or physical action, to assimilate or incorporate ideas or information into the mind, or to occupy or attract someone's interest or attention. It can be used in phrases like 'absorb the cost,' meaning to bear the cost of something oneself, and 'absorb oneself in something,' meaning to become completely engrossed or involved in something.