absorb - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

cause to become one with

Synonyms

• absorb

More generic

• blend
• coalesce
• combine
• commingle
• conflate
• flux
• fuse
• immix
• meld
• merge
• mix

Verb

consume all of one's attention or time

Synonyms

• absorb
• engage
• engross
• occupy

More generic

• interest

More specific

• consume
• involve
• rivet

Verb

devote (oneself) fully to

Synonyms

• absorb
• engross
• engulf
• immerse
• plunge
• soak up
• steep

More generic

• center
• centre
• concentrate
• focus
• pore
• rivet

More specific

• drink
• drink in

Related

• immerse
• plunge

Verb

take up mentally

Synonyms

• absorb
• assimilate
• ingest
• take in

More generic

• acquire
• larn
• learn

More specific

• imbibe

Verb

assimilate or take in

Synonyms

• absorb

More generic

• invite
• receive
• take in

Verb

take in, also metaphorically

Synonyms

• absorb
• draw
• imbibe
• soak up
• sop up
• suck
• suck up
• take in
• take up

More specific

• blot
• mop
• mop up
• sponge up
• wipe up

Verb

become imbued

Synonyms

• absorb

More generic

• sorb
• take up

More specific

• assimilate
• imbibe
• reabsorb
• resorb

Verb

take up, as of debts or payments

Synonyms

• absorb
• take over

More generic

• fund

Verb

suck or take up or in

Synonyms

• absorb
• take in

More specific

• suck
• suck in

Opposite / Antonyms

• emit

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