absorb (ab-SAWRB, -ZAWRB)
(1 - The black clay soil around here doesn't absorb water very well. fig. The country has absorbed millions of immigrants over the years. Note: Used to describe the behavior of a substance or object.)
(2 - She was absorbed in listening to music.)
(3 - It was difficult to absorb so much information.)
a) To filter a liquid, gas, or chemical substance.
b) To partly capture someone's attention.
c) To utterly captivate someone's focus.
d) To assimilate knowledge, ideas, or information, comprehending and retaining them in memory.