absorb
verb
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to cause to become one with“The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.”
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to consume all of one's attention or time“My interest in feline photography absorbs me completely.”engage
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to devote oneself fully to“We were absorbed by the new video game.”plunge
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to take up mentally“They absorbed the knowledge and beliefs of their elders.”assimilate
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to assimilate or take in“The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.”
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to take in, also metaphorically“The sponge absorbs water well.”draw
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to become imbued“Those paper towels absorb a lot of water.”
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to take up, as of debts or payments“Thankfully, we were able to absorb the cost of the unexpected car repairs.”take over
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to suck or take up or in“A black star absorbs all matter.”take in