absorb

The word “absorb” has 2 syllables: ab-sorb

It's pronounced as /əbˈsɔrb/

What is synonym and antonym for absorb?

In the thesaurus, “absorb” has 37 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absorb along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for absorb

Antonyms for absorb

augment
avoid
bore
decline
dismiss
enforce
fight
increase
miss
misunderstand
oppose
refuse
reinforce
reject
renew
replace
repudiate
resist
weary

Meanings of absorb

verb
1. To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
2. To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.
3. To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.
4. To take in energy and convert it, as.
5. To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully.
6. To occupy or consume time.
7. Assimilate mentally.
8. To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.
9. To defray the costs.
10. To accept or purchase in quantity.

Example Sentences

Plants absorb sunlight through photosynthesis to produce energy.
Sponge material is designed to absorb water quickly.
It's important to absorb information from a variety of sources to gain a well-rounded understanding.
The new employee needed time to absorb all the details of the job.
Reading regularly helps to absorb vocabulary and improve language skills.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absorb, such as: accept, assimilate, attract, augment, avoid, bore, burn.

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