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absorb in Italian

absorb in Italian is assorbire, assorto, includere — absorb means to soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.

absorb in Italian

assorbire
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
assorto
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
includere
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
incorporare
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
assorbire
verb
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]
assorbere
verb
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

What does "absorb" mean?

  1. verb To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.
    "The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water."
  2. verb To take in and reduce the force of an impact, sound, or shock.
    "The bumper is designed to absorb the force of a collision."
  3. verb To fully occupy someone's attention or interest.
    "The novel absorbed her for the entire flight."
  4. verb To take on a cost so that others don't have to pay it.
    "The company absorbed the extra shipping costs itself."

absorb in a sentence

  • The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water.
  • Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
  • The bumper is designed to absorb the force of a collision.
  • The novel absorbed her for the entire flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "absorb" in Italian?

"absorb" in Italian is assorbire, assorto, includere. absorb means: To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.

How do you use "absorb" in a sentence?

Example: "The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water." In Italian, "absorb" is assorbire, assorto, includere.

Are there other ways to say "absorb" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "absorb": assorbire, assorto, includere, incorporare, assorbere.

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