What does ABSORB mean?

verb

1. become imbued“The liquids, light, and gases absorb”
2. take up mentally“he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe”
3. take up, as of debts or payments“absorb the costs for something”
4. take in, also metaphorically“The sponge absorbs water well”
5. cause to become one with“The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax”
6. suck or take up or in“A black star absorbs all matter”
7. devote (oneself) fully to“He immersed himself into his studies”
8. assimilate or take in“The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society”