What is the meaning of absorb?

verb

• Become imbued.
  • usage: "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
• Take up mentally.
  • usage: "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
  • synonyms: assimilate, ingest, take in
• Take up, as of debts or payments.
  • usage: "absorb the costs for something"
  • synonyms: take over
• Take in, also metaphorically.
  • usage: "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
  • synonyms: suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
• Cause to become one with.
  • usage: "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
• Suck or take up or in.
  • usage: "A black star absorbs all matter"
  • synonyms: take in
• Devote (oneself) fully to.
  • usage: "He immersed himself into his studies"
  • synonyms: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, soak up
• Assimilate or take in.
  • usage: "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
• Consume all of one's attention or time.
  • usage: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
  • synonyms: engross, engage, occupy