The difference between Absorb and Assume

When used as verbs, absorb means to include so that it no longer has separate existence, whereas assume means to authenticate by means of belief.

check bellow for the other definitions of Absorb and Assume

  1. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    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.

  2. Absorb as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.

  3. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.

  4. Absorb as a verb (transitive, physics, chemistry):

    To take in energy and convert it, as in receiving a physical impact or vibration without recoil. in receiving sound energy without repercussion or echo. taking in radiant energy and converting it to a different form of energy, like heat.

    Examples:

    "Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass."

  5. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully

  6. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To occupy or consume time.

  7. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    Assimilate mentally.

  8. Absorb as a verb (transitive, business):

    To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.

  9. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To defray the costs.

  10. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To accept or purchase in quantity.

  1. Assume as a verb:

    to authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

    Examples:

    "We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

  2. Assume as a verb:

    to take on a position, duty or form

    Examples:

    "Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."

  3. Assume as a verb:

    to adopt a feigned quality or manner

  4. Assume as a verb:

    to receive, adopt

  5. Assume as a verb:

    to adopt an idea or cause

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