absorb
verb
absorbed;
absorbing;
absorbs
Definition of absorb
1a
: to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way
a sponge absorbs water charcoal absorbs gas plant roots absorb water
2
: to take in and make part of an existent whole
the capacity of a country to absorb new immigrants
3
: to engage or engross wholly
an interest that absorbs her completely absorbed in thought
b
: to transform (radiant energy) into a different form especially with a resulting rise in temperature
The earth absorbs the sun's rays.
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