Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Absorbs.
Absorbs - as a verb
Become imbued
Example: "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sorb6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take up mentally
Example: "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assimilate12ingest7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18larn4learn5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take up, as of debts or payments
Example: "Absorb the costs for something"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take overTake in, also metaphorically
Example: "The sponge absorbs water well"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8imbibe12soak upsop upsuck upHypernyms (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)
emit6Devote (oneself) fully to
Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engross8engulf10immerse11plunge9soak upsteep7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Assimilate or take in
Example: "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
Example Sentences
"The sponge absorbs water quickly."
"The towel absorbs moisture from the wet surface."
"The black shirt absorbs heat, making it uncomfortable to wear in the sun."
"The paper absorbs ink, causing it to spread and blur."
"The skin absorbs the lotion, leaving it feeling moisturized."
Word Game Points
Is ABSORBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absorbs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSORBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ABSORBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absorbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSORBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ABSORBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absorbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSORBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
