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absorb v. become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
. wn #2
absorb v. [
assimilate, ingest, take in] take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
. wn #3
absorb v. [
take over] take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
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absorb v. [
suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up] take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
. wn #5
absorb v. cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
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