absorb

US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

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UK /əb'sɔ:b/

To assimilate or incorporate.
To occupy the full attention or interest of someone.
To occupy someone's full attention or interest.
To reduce the effect of a shock, collision, or other impact.
To take in and understand information or ideas.
To soak up or take in a liquid, gas, or other substance.
To take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
To understand or assimilate (information, ideas, or experience).