absorb | Amarkosh

Meaning of word absorb from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Become imbued.

Example : The liquids, light, and gases absorb.

Meaning : Take up mentally.

Example : He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe.

Synonyms : assimilate, ingest, take in

Meaning : Take up, as of debts or payments.

Example : Absorb the costs for something.

Synonyms : take over

Meaning : Take in, also metaphorically.

Example : 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

Translation in other languages :

Meaning : Cause to become one with.

Example : The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.

Meaning : Suck or take up or in.

Example : A black star absorbs all matter.

Synonyms : take in

Give off, send forth, or discharge. As of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc..

The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits.
emit, give off, give out

Meaning : Devote (oneself) fully to.

Example : He immersed himself into his studies.

Synonyms : engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep

Meaning : Assimilate or take in.

Example : The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.

Meaning : Consume all of one's attention or time.

Example : Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely.

Synonyms : engage, engross, occupy

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