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ABSORB

Definition:

[verb] become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
[verb] take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
Synonyms: assimilate, ingest, take in
[verb] take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
Synonyms: take over
[verb] take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
Synonyms: suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
[verb] cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
[verb] suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"
Synonyms: take in
[verb] engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
Synonyms: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, soak up
[verb] assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
[verb] engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
Synonyms: engross, engage, occupy