Absorb Definition & Meaning
absorb
- verb
- become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
- take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
- take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
- take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
- cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
- suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"
- devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"
- assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
- consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
"Absorb" in song lyrics
See how absorb is used in real songs:
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"My seed replacin' me, you're my mental absorb"
Cormega f/ Banger, Lake, Maino — Monster's Ball -
"Can absorb"
Grits — Stop Bitin' -
"It ain't a line that y'all couldn't absorb"
Nature — We Ain't Friends
Words that rhyme with absorb
Usage tips for "absorb"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does absorb mean?
- become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb" take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe" take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something" take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax" suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter" devote (oneself) fully to
- What part of speech is absorb?
- Absorb is a verb.
- How many definitions does absorb have?
- Absorb has 9 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).