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absorb
verb transitive UK /əbˈzɔː(r)b/ 1 to take in a gas, liquid, or other substanceThe timber expands as it absorbs moisture. absorb something into something: Caffeine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force Synonyms and related words
To process food in the body 1a often passiveto take in heat, light, or some other form of energy, instead of reflecting itThe planes are fitted with a device that absorbs enemy radar signals. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force
2 often passiveto make a small group, organization etc become part of a larger oneMost of the refugees were absorbed by the growing service sector. absorb something into something: Since the end of the war, France had endeavoured to absorb the Saar region into their country. be absorbed into something: After the war, the whole region was absorbed into the Roman Empire. Synonyms and related words
Community and the feeling of belonging to a community 3 to allow ideas, methods etc to become part of your own way of thinking or cultureOver the centuries, they gradually absorbed Islamic ideas about design and architecture. His music has absorbed influences from all over the world. Synonyms and related words
Community and the feeling of belonging to a community 4 to learn and understand new facts, so that they become part of your knowledgeWe had to absorb a lot of new information very quickly. Synonyms and related words
To learn new skills or information 5 if something absorbs you, it is so interesting or entertaining that it takes all your attentiona game that had absorbed the children all afternoon Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed 6 to reduce the harmful effects of a physical forceJump with your knees bent, so they absorb less impact. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force 6a to deal with the harmful effects of a change, so that problems are avoidedOil companies say they will absorb these price rises, and not pass them on to customers. Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
7 to use or need a lot of something, especially moneyAgricultural subsidies absorb about half the EU’s income. Synonyms and related words
To use all or a lot of something
absorb
verb transitive US /əbˈsɔrb/US /əbˈzɔrb/ 1 to take in a gas, liquid, or other substanceThe timber expands as it absorbs moisture. absorb something into something: Caffeine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force Synonyms and related words
To process food in the body 1a often passiveto take in heat, light, or some other form of energy, instead of reflecting itThe planes are equipped with a device that absorbs enemy radar signals. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force
2 often passiveto make a small group, organization, etc. become part of a larger oneMost of the refugees were absorbed by the growing service sector. absorb something into something: Since the end of the war, France had endeavored to absorb the Saar region into their country. be absorbed into something: After the war, the whole region was absorbed into the Roman Empire. Synonyms and related words
Community and the feeling of belonging to a community 3 to allow ideas, methods, etc. to become part of your own way of thinking or cultureOver the centuries, they gradually absorbed Islamic ideas about design and architecture. His music has absorbed influences from all over the world. Synonyms and related words
Community and the feeling of belonging to a community 4 to learn and understand new facts, so that they become part of your knowledgeWe had to absorb a lot of new information very quickly. Synonyms and related words
To learn new skills or information 5 to reduce the harmful effects of a physical forceJump with your knees bent, so they absorb less impact. Synonyms and related words
To exert a physical force 5a to deal with the harmful effects of a change, so that problems are avoidedOil companies say they will absorb these price rises, and not pass them on to customers. Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
6 if something absorbs you, it is so interesting or entertaining that it takes all your attentiona game that had absorbed the children all afternoon Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed 7 to use or need a lot of something, especially moneyMy work absorbs too much of my time and energy. Synonyms and related words
To use all or a lot of something
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