definition of
absorb

[1] #1 absorb v. become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb". wn

[2] #2 absorb v. [assimilate, ingest, take in] take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe". wn

[3] #3 absorb v. [take over] take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something". wn

[4] #4 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] #5 absorb v. cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax". wn