absorb
definition: to cause to become one with
example: The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to consume all of one's attention or time
example: My interest in feline photography absorbs me completely.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
engage
definition: to devote oneself fully to
example: We were absorbed by the new video game.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
plunge
definition: to take up mentally
example: They absorbed the knowledge and beliefs of their elders.
speech part: verb
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assimilate
definition: to assimilate or take in
example: The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to take in, also metaphorically
example: The sponge absorbs water well.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
draw
definition: to become imbued
example: Those paper towels absorb a lot of water.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to take up, as of debts or payments
example: Thankfully, we were able to absorb the cost of the unexpected car repairs.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
take over
definition: to suck or take up or in
example: A black star absorbs all matter.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
take in