The meaning of ABSORB is to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way. How to use absorb in a sentence.
Definition of absorb verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ABSORB meaning: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
ABSORB definition: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
If something absorbs a force or shock, it reduces its effect. ...footwear which does not absorb the impact of the foot striking the ground. [VERB noun]
Define absorb. absorb synonyms, absorb pronunciation, absorb translation, English dictionary definition of absorb. assimilate; consume; soak up: A sponge absorbs water.
to be absorpt, or swallowed up, in a lake of fire and brimstone. (transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.] The drops of water slowly absorbed into the dry sponge.
ABSORB definition: to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up. See examples of absorb used in a sentence.
The company has had to absorb many setbacks in the past year. The expenses were absorbed [= borne] by his family.
To absorb is to take in or suck up like a sponge. If you don't hear your mother calling because you are reading, you could say you were absorbed in the book.