Definition of absorbs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • absorbs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • absorbs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • absorbs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of absorbs


  • consume all of one's attention or time (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

    Synonyms

    1. engage
    2. engross
    3. occupy
  • take up, as of debts or payments (verb)

    Examples

    1. absorb the costs for something

    Synonyms

    1. take over
  • take up mentally (verb)

    Examples

    1. he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

    Synonyms

    1. assimilate
    2. ingest
    3. take in
  • suck or take up or in (verb)

    Examples

    1. A black star absorbs all matter

    Synonyms

    1. take in
  • take in, also metaphorically (verb)

    Examples

    1. The sponge absorbs water well

    Synonyms

    1. draw
    2. imbibe
    3. soak up
    4. sop up
    5. suck
    6. suck up
    7. take in
    8. take up
  • devote (oneself) fully to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. engross
    2. engulf
    3. immerse
    4. plunge
    5. soak up
    6. steep
  • assimilate or take in (verb)

    Examples

    1. The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
  • become imbued (verb)

    Examples

    1. The liquids, light, and gases absorb
  • cause to become one with (verb)

    Examples

    1. The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax

See definition of absorbs in Merriam Webster