Synonyms for

Absorbs

Verb / ʌˈbzɔ:rbz / Another word for absorbs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take in or soak up something.

Synonyms & similar words

imbibe engage plunge soakup sopup draw assimilate absorb steep takein engulf engross immerse suckup ingest occupy takeover takeup suck emit assimilates ingests imbibes swallows consumes devours engulfs gulps ingurgitates quaffs sups quenches sops

Example sentences

  1. The paper towel absorbs the spilled milk.
  2. The plant absorbs water through its roots.
  3. The sponge absorbs all the soap.
  4. The black hole absorbs all the light around it.
  5. The carpet absorbs the sound in the room.

Quotes

  • Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. - Charles W. Eliot
  • The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Change your thoughts and you change your world. - Norman Vincent Peale

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