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Synonyms & Similar Words
absorb
soak
take in
assimilate
digest
ingest
consume
engulf
swallow
devour
gobble
gulp
suck
draw
attract
capture
engulf
immerse
saturate
penetrate
permeate
infiltrate
seep
ooze
absorbent
sop
blott
imbibe
Meaning of Absorb
The primary meaning of the word "absorb" is to take in and retain something, such as a liquid, a concept, or an impact.
Definitions
- To take in and retain (a liquid, gas, or other substance) through a surface or by chemical reaction
- * To take in and understand (information, ideas, etc.)
- * To engage someone's attention or interest completely
- * To reduce the effect or impact of something
Etymology of Absorb
The word "absorb" comes from the Latin "absorbere", which is a combination of "ab" (meaning "from" or "away") and "sorbere" (meaning "to suck in")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of taking in or soaking up a substance
Example Uses
- The sponge will absorb the spill
- * She was able to absorb the information quickly
- * The new policy is designed to absorb the shock of the economic downturn