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absorb

Definition for absorb

verb as in physically take in a liquid

Strongest matches

consume, ingest, swallow, take in

Strong matches

blot, devour, imbibe, ingurgitate

verb as in mentally take in information

verb as in occupy complete attention

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Example Sentences

Similar reinforced plinths were developed by the Getty museums in Los Angeles to absorb the seismic movements there.

In the book, you say “Absorb youth and you will be absorbed by youth.”

But the details of this massacre have been especially difficult to absorb.

It gave me license to pore over raw tape, again and again, to absorb the subtle clues of human behavior.

“I welcome China to Africa because Africa is big enough to absorb China,” he said.

Never smoke when the pores are open: they absorb, and you are unfit for decent society.

It was with much amazement that they watched Henrietta absorb sandwiches, cake, eggs, and fruit.

Here one can be alive and absorb something of the earth-forces that never get within touching distance in the cities.

The recent researches of Brustlein have shown that lime does cause the organic matters to absorb ammonia from its salts.

Should it still be too moist to be sown, it must be again turned over, and mixed with some dry substance to absorb the moisture.

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On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to absorb, such as: consume, ingest, swallow, take in, blot, and devour.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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