əbˈzɔːb æbˈsɔɹb əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt dɹɔː dɹɔ

sʌk receive into the mind and retain Imbibe ethical principles take in liquids The patient must drink several liters each day The children like to drink soda take in, also metaphorically The sponge absorbs water well She drew strength from the minister's words take (gas, light or heat) into a solution