Definition of absorb

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• absorb is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• absorb is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• absorb is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of absorb

• consume all of one's attention or time (verb)

  Examples

  1. Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

  Synonyms

  1. engage
  2. engross
  3. occupy
• take up, as of debts or payments (verb)

  Examples

  1. absorb the costs for something

  Synonyms

  1. take over
• take up mentally (verb)

  Examples

  1. he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

  Synonyms

  1. assimilate
  2. ingest
  3. take in
• suck or take up or in (verb)

  Examples

  1. A black star absorbs all matter

  Synonyms

  1. take in
• take in, also metaphorically (verb)

  Examples

  1. The sponge absorbs water well

  Synonyms

  1. draw
  2. imbibe
  3. soak up
  4. sop up
  5. suck
  6. suck up
  7. take in
  8. take up
• devote (oneself) fully to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. engross
  2. engulf
  3. immerse
  4. plunge
  5. soak up
  6. steep
• assimilate or take in (verb)

  Examples

  1. The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
• become imbued (verb)

  Examples

  1. The liquids, light, and gases absorb
• cause to become one with (verb)

  Examples

  1. The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax

See definition of absorb in Merriam Webster