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ABSORB

(verb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Absorb.

How to pronounce absorb:

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Absorb - as a verb

Become imbued

Example: "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sorb6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up mentally

Example: "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assimilate12ingest7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18larn4learn5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up, as of debts or payments

Example: "Absorb the costs for something"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take over

Take in, also metaphorically

Example: "The sponge absorbs water well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8imbibe12soak upsop upsuck up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to become one with

Example: "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

Suck or take up or in

Example: "A black star absorbs all matter"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
emit6

Devote (oneself) fully to

Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engross8engulf10immerse11plunge9soak upsteep7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assimilate or take in

Example: "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

Consume all of one's attention or time

Example: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engage8engross8occupy15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She used a sponge to absorb the spill on the floor."
"The plants absorb water from the soil through their roots."
"The black shirt will absorb more heat than the white one."
"He tried to absorb as much information as possible before the exam."
"The sponge absorbs liquid quickly."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSORB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absorb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSORB has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ABSORB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absorb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSORB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ABSORB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absorb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSORB has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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