absorbing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb become imbued
   absorb.
   
   • The liquids, light, and gases absorb
2. verb take up mentally
   assimilate; absorb; take in; ingest.
   
   • he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
3. verb take up, as of debts or payments
   absorb; take over.
   
   • absorb the costs for something
4. verb take in, also metaphorically
   draw; take up; imbibe; absorb; soak up; take in; suck up; suck; sop up.
   
   • The sponge absorbs water well
   • She drew strength from the minister's words
5. verb cause to become one with
   absorb.
   
   • The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
6. verb suck or take up or in
   absorb; take in.
   
   • A black star absorbs all matter
7. verb devote (oneself) fully to
   plunge; immerse; absorb; soak up; engross; engulf; steep.
   
   • He immersed himself into his studies
8. verb assimilate or take in
   absorb.
   
   • The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
9. verb consume all of one's attention or time
   engross; absorb; engage; occupy.
   
   • Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
10. adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
    riveting; engrossing; gripping; fascinating.
    
    • a fascinating story

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