"The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
"absorb the costs for something"
"The sponge absorbs water well" "She drew strength from the minister's words"
"The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
"A black star absorbs all matter"
"He immersed himself into his studies"
"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"