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'absorb' in a sentence

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absorb verb

: 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.
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