absorbverb/abˈzoɾvɨɾ/mediumab·sor·verPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo take in or soak up something; to incorporate.The material can absorb water quickly.He managed to absorb the criticism constructively.syntake insoak upantreleaseexpelEtymologyDo latim 'absorbere'Related wordsabsorçãoabsorventeabsorvível