absorb
/əbˈzɔːrb/
ab · sorb
əb · ˈzɔːrb
English Definition
v. to take in or soak up
Significado en Español
absorber
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “absorb”:
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A
release
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B
soak up
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C
discharge
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D
repel
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B — soak up.
“absorb” means v. to take in or soak up
Common questions about “absorb”
What does “absorb” mean?
absorb — v. to take in or soak up. In Chinese: 吸收.
How do you pronounce “absorb”?
absorb is pronounced /əbˈzɔːrb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · sorb.
Is “absorb” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. absorb appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
