adjective
giving or marked by complete attention to
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- that engrossed look or rapt delight
- enwrapped in dreams
- so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare
- rapt with wonder
- wrapped in thought
adjective
retained without reflection
Examples
- the absorbed light intensity
verb
become imbued
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- The liquids, light, and gases absorb
verb
take up mentally
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- he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
verb
take up, as of debts or payments
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- absorb the costs for something
verb
take in, also metaphorically
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- The sponge absorbs water well
- She drew strength from the minister's words
verb
cause to become one with
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- The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
verb
suck or take up or in
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- A black star absorbs all matter
verb
devote (oneself) fully to
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- He immersed himself into his studies
verb
assimilate or take in
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- The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
verb
consume all of one's attention or time
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- Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely