to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance from the surface or space around
absorb
something Plants absorb oxygen.
Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.
absorb
something into
something The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin.
make part of something larger
often passive to make something smaller become part of something larger
absorb something The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.
absorb something into something The surrounding small towns have been absorbed into the city.