absorb

(verb) become imbued. Examples: "The liquids, light, and gases absorb."

(verb) take up mentally. Synonyms: assimilate, ingest, take in. Examples: "He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe."

(verb) take up, as of debts or payments. Synonyms: take over. Examples: "Absorb the costs for something."

(verb) take in, also metaphorically. Synonyms: suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up. Examples: "The sponge absorbs water well." "She drew strength from the minister's words."

(verb) cause to become one with. Examples: "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax."

(verb) suck or take up or in. Synonyms: take in. Examples: "A black star absorbs all matter."

(verb) devote (oneself) fully to. Synonyms: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, soak up. Examples: "He immersed himself into his studies."

(verb) assimilate or take in. Examples: "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society."

(verb) consume all of one's attention or time. Synonyms: engross, engage, occupy. Examples: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely."