absorb

verb

ab·sorb əb-ˈsȯrb How to pronounce absorb (audio)

-ˈzȯrb

absorbed; absorbing; absorbs

transitive verb

: to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way

a sponge absorbs water

charcoal absorbs gas

plant roots absorb water

: to take in (knowledge, attitudes, etc.) : acquire, learn

… convictions absorbed in youth …

M. R. Cohen

: use up, consume

The fever absorbed her strength.

His work absorbs all his time and attention.

: to take in and make part of an existent whole

the capacity of a country to absorb new immigrants

: to engage or engross wholly

an interest that absorbs her completely

absorbed in thought

a(1)

: to receive without recoil or echo

provided with a sound-absorbing surface

(2)

: endure, sustain

absorbing hardships

(3)

: assume, bear

The expenses were absorbed by the company.

: to transform (radiant energy) into a different form especially with a resulting rise in temperature

The earth absorbs the sun's rays.

absorbability

əb-ˌsȯr-bə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce absorb (audio)

-ˌzȯr-

noun

absorbable

əb-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl How to pronounce absorb (audio)

-ˈzȯr-

adjective

Example Sentences

a fabric that absorbs sweat The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound. absorbing heat from the sun She is good at absorbing information. He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man. a country that has absorbed many immigrants smaller countries invaded and absorbed by bigger ones His interest in photography absorbs him completely. I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The primary function of vitamin D is to help the body absorb calcium and phosphate, thus keeping muscles and teeth healthy and bones strong and less likely to break.

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Being barefoot can help your body absorb Earth's electrons and in theory offers health benefits.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 My curiosity about Cuban music is vast, but the audience can’t absorb all this data.

Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 These mulberry silk pillowcases won't absorb precious products, and the soft, slippery texture helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2022 And yet, in the face of these facts, the distributors continued to ship mammoth quantities of pills to areas that simply couldn’t absorb them — unless the pills were diverted to the black market.

Bethany Mclean, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Le Dantec also said that, in the short term, young trees are less effective than older ones in mitigating global warming, because their foliage is smaller and cannot absorb as much radiation.

BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 These eye masks help the product absorb more without accumulating unnecessary waste.

Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 The country also is trying to ship grain via 12 border crossings with European countries, but trucks must wait in line for days, and Europe’s infrastructure cannot yet absorb such a volume of grain, Horbachov said.

Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 10 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French assorber, absorber, asorbir, absorbir, going back to Old French, borrowed (with conjugation changes) from Latin absorbēre, from ab- ab- + sorbēre "to suck up, draw in, engulf," going back to Indo-European *sṛb^h-eii̯̯e-, probably re-formed from *srob^h-eii̯̯e-, iterative derivative from the verb base *sreb^h- "suck up, drink noisily"; akin to Greek rophéō, ropheîn "to drink in gulps," Armenian arbi "drank," Lithuanian srebiù, srė̃bti "to gulp," Old Russian sereblyu, serebati

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	absorbable
释义	absorb verb ab·sorb əb-ˈsȯrb -ˈzȯrb absorbed; absorbing; absorbs transitive verb 1 a : to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way a sponge absorbs water charcoal absorbs gas plant roots absorb water b : to take in (knowledge, attitudes, etc.) : acquire, learn … convictions absorbed in youth … M. R. Cohen c : use up, consume The fever absorbed her strength. His work absorbs all his time and attention. 2 : to take in and make part of an existent whole the capacity of a country to absorb new immigrants 3 : to engage or engross wholly an interest that absorbs her completely absorbed in thought 4 a(1) : to receive without recoil or echo provided with a sound-absorbing surface (2) : endure, sustain absorbing hardships (3) : assume, bear The expenses were absorbed by the company. b : to transform (radiant energy) into a different form especially with a resulting rise in temperature The earth absorbs the sun's rays. absorbability əb-ˌsȯr-bə-ˈbi-lə-tē -ˌzȯr- noun absorbable əb-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl -ˈzȯr- adjective Synonyms drink imbibe soak (up) sponge suck (up) take up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a fabric that absorbs sweat The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound. absorbing heat from the sun She is good at absorbing information. He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man. a country that has absorbed many immigrants smaller countries invaded and absorbed by bigger ones His interest in photography absorbs him completely. I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time. See More Recent Examples on the Web The primary function of vitamin D is to help the body absorb calcium and phosphate, thus keeping muscles and teeth healthy and bones strong and less likely to break. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Being barefoot can help your body absorb Earth's electrons and in theory offers health benefits. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 My curiosity about Cuban music is vast, but the audience can’t absorb all this data. Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 These mulberry silk pillowcases won't absorb precious products, and the soft, slippery texture helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2022 And yet, in the face of these facts, the distributors continued to ship mammoth quantities of pills to areas that simply couldn’t absorb them — unless the pills were diverted to the black market. Bethany Mclean, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Le Dantec also said that, in the short term, young trees are less effective than older ones in mitigating global warming, because their foliage is smaller and cannot absorb as much radiation. BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 These eye masks help the product absorb more without accumulating unnecessary waste. Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 The country also is trying to ship grain via 12 border crossings with European countries, but trucks must wait in line for days, and Europe’s infrastructure cannot yet absorb such a volume of grain, Horbachov said. Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 10 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Middle French assorber, absorber, asorbir, absorbir, going back to Old French, borrowed (with conjugation changes) from Latin absorbēre, from ab- ab- + sorbēre "to suck up, draw in, engulf," going back to Indo-European sṛb^h-eii̯̯e-, probably re-formed from srob^h-eii̯̯e-, iterative derivative from the verb base sreb^h- "suck up, drink noisily"; akin to Greek rophéō, ropheîn* "to drink in gulps," Armenian arbi "drank," Lithuanian srebiù, srė̃bti "to gulp," Old Russian sereblyu, serebati First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition absorb verb ab·sorb əb-ˈsȯrb -ˈzȯrb absorbed; absorbing 1 : to take in or swallow up A sponge absorbs water. 2 : to hold the complete attention of She was absorbed by the movie. 3 : to receive without giving back The walls of the theater absorb sound. Medical Definition absorb transitive verb ab·sorb əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb -ˈzȯ(ə)rb 1 : to take up especially by capillary, osmotic, solvent, or chemical action surgical sutures which can be absorbed by the body the blood in the lungs absorbs oxygen 2 : to transform (radiant energy) into a different form usually with a resulting rise in temperature chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs the other colors of light Legal Definition absorb transitive verb ab·sorb 1 : to make (a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution) applicable to the states 2 a : to bear or assume the burden of expenses were absorbed by the company b : to lessen the tax liability for has other losses to absorb the income D. Q. Posin absorbable adjective as in digestible Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance digestible ingestible chewable swallowable edible eatable comestible nutritious esculent nutritive eating nourishing flavorful appetizing delicious tasty succulent palatable toothsome toothy savoury savory Antonyms & Near Antonyms inedible indigestible nonedible uneatable nondigestible undigestible nonnutritious See More
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absorb

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Example Sentences

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verb

Medical Definition

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transitive verb

adjective