Meaning : Become imbued.
Example :
The liquids, light, and gases absorb.
Meaning : Take up mentally.
Example :
He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe.
Synonyms : assimilate, ingest, take in
Meaning : Take up, as of debts or payments.
Example :
Absorb the costs for something.
Synonyms : take over
Meaning : Cause to become one with.
Example :
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.
Meaning : Assimilate or take in.
Example :
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.