absorb

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become imbued

"The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

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domain category

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

chemical science, chemistry

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take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

sorb, take up

take up mentally

"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in

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absorption

take up, as of debts or payments

"absorb the costs for something"

absorb, take over

take in, also metaphorically

"The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up

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absorption

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cause to become one with

"The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

absorb

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mix together different elements

"The colors blend well"

blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, flux, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix

suck or take up or in

"A black star absorbs all matter"

absorb, take in

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antonym

devote (oneself) fully to

"He immersed himself into his studies"

absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep

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absorption

assimilate or take in

"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

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express willingness to have in one's home or environs

"The community warmly received the refugees"

invite, receive, take in

consume all of one's attention or time

"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

absorb, engage, engross, occupy

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absorption