'absorb' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'absorb' with 20 example sentences.
- absorb verb
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: become imbued
: take up mentally
: take up, as of debts or payments
: take in, also metaphorically
: cause to become one with
: suck or take up or in
: devote (oneself) fully to
: assimilate or take in
: consume all of one's attention or time
Trees give off oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
He is absorbed in reading detective novels.
Sunblock contains chemicals that can reflect or absorb the ultraviolet light.
We need to know how much water this sponge can absorb.
This towel absorbs a little bit better.
The large intestine absorbs water.
The newcomers were quickly absorbed into the community.
He was completely absorbed in the book.
He is absorbed in the study of Latin.
She was absorbed in reading the magazine.
This paper doesn't absorb ink.
I was absorbed in a book and didn't hear you call.
He tried to absorb as much of the local culture as possible.
I'd like to know how the body absorbs these substances.
He is absorbed in his research.
Small businesses are often absorbed by a major company.
She is absorbed in rock music.
The car bumper absorbed some of the impact.
It feels like it's going to absorb you into another world.
The boy was absorbed in playing a computer game.