absorb in



absorb someone in(to) something

[of a person or a group of people] to include someone in all the activities of the group; to integrate someone into something. The club absorbed the new members into the organization.
See also: absorb

absorb something in(to) something

[of matter or substance] to draw something into itself. The sponge absorbed all the moisture into its fibers.
See also: absorb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Raisa (2)-Yiddish
Amaliaah-MAH-lee-ah (Dutch, German)Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
MartÍNmahr-TEENSpanish
CreeKREEEnglish (Rare)
Alaynaə-LAYN-əEnglish (Modern)
Balboa[bæl'bəuə]