The meaning of ABSORB is to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way. How to use absorb in a sentence.

ABSORB definition: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.

Absorb definition: to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up.. See examples of ABSORB used in a sentence.

If something absorbs something valuable such as money, space, or time, it uses up a great deal of it. It absorbed vast amounts of capital that could have been used for investment. [VERB noun] It might …

absorb (əbˈsɔːb; -ˈzɔːb) vb (tr) 1. to soak or suck up (liquids) 2. to engage or occupy (the interest, attention, or time) of (someone); engross

to take in without echo, recoil, or reflection: to absorb sound and light; to absorb shock. to take in and utilize: The market absorbed all the computers we could build.

Definition of absorb verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb absorb, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Synonyms for ABSORB: drink, swallow, sip, imbibe, soak (up), sponge, take up, suck (up); Antonyms of ABSORB: bore, weary, pall, tire, jade, replace, increase, renew

ABSORB meaning: 1 : to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way often used as (be) absorbed; 2 : to draw in (heat, light, energy, etc.)