assorbire

Definitions of assorbire
  1. verb
    take in, also metaphorically
    synonyms: assimilare
  2. verb
    take up mentally
    synonyms: accettare, inglobare, recepire
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    type of:
    acquisire, apprendere, imparare, studiare
    gain knowledge or skills
  3. verb
    enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
    synonyms: immergersi, inghiottire, ingoiare, profondarsi, risucchiare
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    type of:
    accerchiare, aggirare, chiudere, circondare, inserire
    surround completely
  4. verb
    suck or take up or in
    synonyms: imbeversi, impregnarsi, intridersi, riassorbire
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    antonyms:
    emanare, emettere, esalare, mandare, spirare
    give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
    types:
    aspirare, succhiare, tirare
    attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
  5. verb
    unite or merge with something already in existence
    synonyms: assimilare, fagocitare, incorporare
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