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
