Absorb

Word: [verb] absorb (to cause to become one with)

Example: The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.

Word: [verb] absorb (to consume all of one's attention or time)

Synonyms: engage

Example: My interest in feline photography absorbs me completely.

Word: [verb] absorb (to devote oneself fully to)

Synonyms: plunge

Example: We were absorbed by the new video game.

Word: [verb] absorb (to take up mentally)

Synonyms: assimilate

Example: They absorbed the knowledge and beliefs of their elders.

Word: [verb] absorb (to assimilate or take in)

Example: The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.

Word: [verb] absorb (to take in, also metaphorically)

Synonyms: draw

Example: The sponge absorbs water well.

Word: [verb] absorb (to become imbued)

Example: Those paper towels absorb a lot of water.

Word: [verb] absorb (to take up, as of debts or payments)

Synonyms: take over

Example: Thankfully, we were able to absorb the cost of the unexpected car repairs.

Word: [verb] absorb (to suck or take up or in)

Synonyms: take in

Example: A black star absorbs all matter.