absorb

become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"

take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"

devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"

assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"