absorb (something/someone) in(to)



absorb (something/someone) in(to)

1. To integrate into a new environment or situation. At least the new company has been able to absorb all of the old employees into its corporate structure
2. To draw or pull a liquid into a porous item. The paper towel quickly absorbed the liquid into itself.
See also: absorb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KourtneyKORT-neeEnglish (Modern)
Lyman['laimən]
Bongani-Southern African, Zulu
WacŁAwVAHTS-wahfPolish
Ognjan-Croatian, Serbian
Hippolyte (2)-French