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absorb

verb

/əbˈzɔːrb/

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

The sponge absorbed all the water.

absorbed in thought

soak, consume, engross, assimilate, take in

release, emit, repel

absorb energy, absorb impact, absorb information

to plan secretly; to mark points on a graph or map

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.