absorb
ab-sorb
verb
To completely engross or captivate someone's attention.
"The story completely absorbed her."
verb
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substance.
"The sponge absorbed the spilled water."
verb
To take in and deal with costs, impact, or losses.
"The company will absorb the extra costs."
verb
To understand and integrate new information or knowledge.
"It takes time to absorb new facts."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: engage, occupy, engross, suck up, draw, imbibe, suck, take in, sop up, soak up, take up, assimilate