Definition of "Absorb" :

verb: cause to become one with

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

verb: consume all of one's attention or time

"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely."

verb: devote (oneself) fully to

verb: take up mentally

"He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe."

verb: assimilate or take in

"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society."

verb: take in, also metaphorically

"The sponge absorbs water well."

verb: become imbued

"The liquids, light, and gases absorb."

verb: take up, as of debts or payments

"Absorb the costs for something."

verb: suck or take up or in

"A black star absorbs all matter."