absorb
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- (transitive) If something is absorbed, it is sucked or soaked up (usually a liquid).
- The sponge absorbed the spilled water.
- (transitive) If you absorb something, you take it in and use it; you learn it.
- The teacher was good, I absorbed everything that she said.
- Your brain is able to absorb lots of information.
- (transitive) If something absorbs your time, it takes all it up; it occupies all of your time.
- Synonym: use up
- The job absorbs all of my time during the busy season.