absorb
VERB
/æb'sɔrb/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
absorb is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1B3S1O1R1B3
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does absorb mean?
VERB · 9 SENSES
1
Consume all of one's attention or time.
“Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely”
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2
Take up, as of debts or payments.
“absorb the costs for something”
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3
Take up mentally.
“he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe”
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4
Suck or take up or in.
“A black star absorbs all matter”
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5
Take in, also metaphorically.
“The sponge absorbs water well”
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Devote (oneself) fully to.
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Assimilate or take in.
“The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society”
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Become imbued.
“The liquids, light, and gases absorb”
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Cause to become one with.
“The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax”
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