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Perceive vs Absorb - What's the difference?

perceive | absorb |


As verbs the difference between perceive and absorb

is that perceive is to see, to be aware of, to understand while absorb is 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 .

Possess vs Absorb - What's the difference?

possess | absorb | Related terms |

Possess is a related term of absorb.


In lang=en terms the difference between possess and absorb

is that possess is to take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner while absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.

As verbs the difference between possess and absorb

is that possess is to have; to have ownership of while absorb is 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 .

Believe vs Absorb - What's the difference?

believe | absorb | Related terms |

Believe is a related term of absorb.


As verbs the difference between believe and absorb

is that believe is (label) to accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (ie, as opposed to knowing) while absorb is 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 .

Beget vs Absorb - What's the difference?

beget | absorb | Related terms |

Beget is a related term of absorb.


As verbs the difference between beget and absorb

is that beget is to cause; to produce while absorb is 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 .

Absorb vs Lavish - What's the difference?

absorb | lavish | Related terms |

Absorb is a related term of lavish.


In lang=en terms the difference between absorb and lavish

is that absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As verbs the difference between absorb and lavish

is that absorb is 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 while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As an adjective lavish is

expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

Absorb vs Inject - What's the difference?

absorb | inject |


In lang=en terms the difference between absorb and inject

is that absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while inject is to take or be administered something by means of injection, especially medicine or drugs.

As verbs the difference between absorb and inject

is that absorb is 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 while inject is to push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.

Absorb vs Materialize - What's the difference?

absorb | materialize |


In lang=en terms the difference between absorb and materialize

is that absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while materialize is to regard as matter; to consider or explain by the laws or principles which are appropriate to matter.

As verbs the difference between absorb and materialize

is that absorb is 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 while materialize is to cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

Indulge vs Absorb - What's the difference?

indulge | absorb |


In transitive terms the difference between indulge and absorb

is that indulge is to satisfy the wishes or whims of while absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.

As verbs the difference between indulge and absorb

is that indulge is : To yield to a temptation or desire while absorb is 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.

Concentrate vs Absorb - What's the difference?

concentrate | absorb |


As verbs the difference between concentrate and absorb

is that concentrate is while absorb is 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 .

Understand vs Absorb - What's the difference?

understand | absorb |


As verbs the difference between understand and absorb

is that understand is (lb) to be aware of the meaning of while absorb is 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 .

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