eng: absorb

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