absorb

In lang=en terms the difference between attach and absorb

is that attach is to adhere; to be attached while absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between attach and absorb

is that attach is (obsolete) to take, seize, or lay hold of while absorb is (obsolete) to engulf, as in water; to swallow up .

As verbs the difference between attach and absorb

is that attach is (obsolete|legal) to arrest, seize 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 .

As a verb 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 .

As an adjective devote is

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In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between absorb and leak

is that absorb is (obsolete) to engulf, as in water; to swallow up while leak is (obsolete) leaky.

As verbs the difference between absorb and leak

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 leak is to allow fluid to escape or enter something that should be sealed.

As a noun leak is

a crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.

As an adjective leak is

(obsolete) leaky.

As verbs the difference between absorb and dissipate

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 dissipate is to drive away, disperse.

In lang=en terms the difference between collect and absorb

is that collect is to infer; to conclude while absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.

As verbs the difference between collect and absorb

is that collect is to gather together; amass 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 .

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

As a noun collect

is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

As a verb 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 .

As a noun drink is

drink (alcoholic).

As a verb 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 .

In transitive terms the difference between absorb and absolve

is that absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while absolve is to pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between absorb and absolve

is that absorb is to engulf, as in water; to swallow up while absolve is to finish; to accomplish.

As verbs the difference between absorb and sink

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 sink is to move or be moved into something .

As a noun sink is

a basin used for holding water for washing.

As a verb 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 .

As a noun reabsorption is

(physics) the subsequent absorption of emitted radiation.