absorb Sentence Examples
- Plants absorb sunlight during photosynthesis to convert it into energy.
- Spongebob attempted to absorb as much information as possible from his extensive library of books.
- The paper towel was designed to quickly absorb spills and messes.
- The roots of the tree can absorb water from the soil to nourish the entire plant.
- In the laboratory experiment, the scientist observed how different materials absorb heat.
- The sponge was left in the sink to absorb excess water from the dishes.
- As a sponge absorbs liquid, it expands in size to accommodate the absorbed material.
- The fabric of the towel is engineered to efficiently absorb moisture, making it ideal for drying off.
- The company implemented a new strategy to absorb market fluctuations and maintain stability.
- Reading a good book can help absorb stress and transport the reader to a different world.
absorb Meaning
absorb (v)
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
absorb (v. t.)
To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to include.
To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe; as a sponge or as the lacteals of the body.
To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth.
To take up by cohesive, chemical, or any molecular action, as when charcoal absorbs gases. So heat, light, and electricity are absorbed or taken up in the substances into which they pass.
Synonyms & Antonyms of absorb
FAQs About the word absorb
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 (onesel
sip,drink, swallow, suck (up), sponge, soak (up),imbibe, take up, guzzle,gulp
bore, weary, bore, weary,pall, pall, tire, tire,jade, jade
Plants absorb sunlight during photosynthesis to convert it into energy.
Spongebob attempted to absorb as much information as possible from his extensive library of books.
The paper towel was designed to quickly absorb spills and messes.
The roots of the tree can absorb water from the soil to nourish the entire plant.
