verb
-sorbs; -sorbed; -sorbing
[+ obj] to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way
to draw in (heat, light, energy, etc.)
to learn (something)
to take in and make (something) part of a larger group, country, etc.
to take up the whole interest or attention of (someone)
If you are absorbed in something, you are fully involved in it.
to prevent (something harmful or unwanted) from passing through
to accept or deal with (something that is difficult, harmful, etc.)
to use up (something)
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