absorb
verb | /absorb/
Essential WordsEASY
to take in or assimilate; engross
absorb
verb | /absorb/
Essential WordsEASYto take in or assimilate; engross
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Synonyms
assimilatedigestengageengrossoccupyimbibe
Antonyms
savehoardreserve
Examples
"The sponge will absorb water quickly."
"The new tax absorbed some of the company's profits, reducing payouts."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: ab + sorb (suck in) → suck in
Etymology
from Latin absorbēre “to suck in”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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