absorbs
ab-sorbs
verb
Withstands or copes with an impact, shock, or cost.
"The car's bumper absorbs the impact."
verb
Takes in or soaks up liquid, heat, or information.
"The sponge absorbs all the spilled tea."
verb
Engages someone's attention completely; engrosses.
"The fascinating story absorbs her fully."
verb
Incorporates or takes over a smaller entity into a larger one.
"The larger firm absorbs its competitor."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: engage, occupy, engross, suck up, draw, imbibe, suck, take in, sop up, soak up, take up, assimilate