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Learn to pronounce ab·sorb

/əbˈzôrb/
verb
  1. take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
    "buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat"
    synonyms: soak up, suck up, draw up/in, take up/in, blot up, mop up, sponge up, sop up
  2. take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly.
    "she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book"
    synonyms: preoccupy, engross, captivate, occupy, engage, rivet, grip, hold, interest, intrigue, immerse, involve, enthrall, spellbind, fascinate, arrest, monopolize, distract, divert, entertain, amuse

7 days ago · The meaning of ABSORB is to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way. How to use absorb in a sentence.
4 days ago · absorb in American English · 1. to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up · 2. to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate · 3. to involve the ...
7 days ago · 1. as in to drink to take in (something liquid) through small openings most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth.
22 hours ago · very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else: Simon was so absorbed in his book that he didn't even notice me come in.
24 hours ago · Meaning of absorbing in English ... Something that is absorbing is very interesting and keeps your attention: I read her last novel and found it very absorbing.
3 days ago · Definition of 'absorb' absorb. (əbzɔːʳb ) verb B2. If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
2 days ago · noun /əbˈzɔːbəns/ /əbˈzɔːrbəns/ [uncountable, countable] (physics) the ability of a substance to absorb light.
4 days ago · Absorbed. Used in context of general equities. Securities are "absorbed" as long as there are corresponding orders to buy and sell.
4 days ago · only thinking about or interested in yourself. He watched the joggers with their self-absorbed faces. The girls sat sulky and self-absorbed.
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3 days ago · The word subsumed comes from a Latin word meaning to take under. It usually describes ...
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