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cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax" engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe" assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society" take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister''s words" become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb" take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something" suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter" engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" |
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