absorb

Definitions of "absorb"
  1. The act of applying a right promised by the U.S. Constitution to the states
  2. The action of taking on or carrying a burden
  3. The process of reducing the obligation related to taxes
How to use "absorb" in a sentence
  1. The town legislative board decided to absorb the environmental regulations into local law.
  2. After the merger, the company had to absorb the debt of its partner.
  3. The latest finance policy was designed to absorb the tax liability for small businesses.

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