Absorb and Grasp

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Absorb

Absorb verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Grasp is a synonym for absorb in digest topic. In some cases you can use "Grasp" instead a verb "Absorb", when it comes to topics like comprehend, understand, mentally take in information.

Nearby Words: absorbed, absorption, absorbing, absorbent, absorber

Grasp

Grasp verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her

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Absorb is a synonym for grasp in hold topic. Sometimes you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Grasp", if it concerns topics such as keep, digest, understand.

Nearby Words: grasping, grasped, grasper

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ability	absorb ability	grasp ability
mind	absorb mind	grasp mind
power	absorb power	grasp power
form	absorb form	grasp form
Other words: light, bodies.

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They are limited to the amount of information which one can absorb and process at any given time (This trope is responsible for You Cannot Grasp the True Form).

Source: The Laws of Magic

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