Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

absorb

verb
/əbˈzɔːrb/
Definition
To take in or soak up a substance or energy.
Examples
  • Plants absorb sunlight to photosynthesize.
  • Paper towels are designed to absorb spills quickly.
  • The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
Meaning
Absorb means to receive or assimilate something, often referring to liquids or energy.
Synonyms
  • Soak up
  • Ingest
  • Assimilate
  • Engulf
  • Dissolve