Absorb and Stand

Absorb

Absorb verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).

Usage example: somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered

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Stand and absorb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stand" instead a verb "Absorb".

Stand verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).

Usage example: I don't know how you can stand that job

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Absorb and stand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Stand".

Nearby Words: standing, stance, standee

fire	absorb fire	stand fire
heat	absorb heat	stand heat
life	absorb life	stand life
people	absorb people	stand people
Other words: part, kind, time, light, sunlight, anyone.

Artificial Stupidity: Sometimes folk will stand around and watch while you absorb another's Id.

Source: Video Game / Folklore
Spells: If you absorb an element, you can just stand next to the enemy you targeted for a quick heal.

Source: Splash Damage Abuse
The Computer Is a Cheating Bastard: Dmitrii can absorb certain Guardian souls, some of which, when you use them, force you to stand still.

Source: Video Game / Castlevania: Chronicles of Sorrow

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