1. to take in or soak up (a liquid, gas, or other substance)
2. to take in and understand (information, ideas, or knowledge)
3. to use up or consume completely (time, energy, or resources)

Examples

• The sponge absorbs water quickly.
• She absorbs new languages with remarkable ease.
• Reading absorbs all of his free time.
• The foam padding absorbs the impact of falls.
• Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
• He absorbs every detail of the lecture.
• The thick carpet absorbs sound from footsteps.