absorb vs blend

absorb is not a noun while blend is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
absorb	No	No	Yes	No
blend	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, blend is a hypernym of absorb; that is, blend is a word with a broader meaning than absorb:

Other hypernyms of absorb include coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, flux, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix.

absorb (noun)	blend (noun)
	the act of blending components together thoroughly
	a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
	an occurrence of thorough mixing

absorb (verb)	blend (verb)
cause to become one with	mix together different elements
take up mentally	combine into one
consume all of one's attention or time	blend or harmonize
devote (oneself) fully to
take in, also metaphorically
become imbued
assimilate or take in
take up, as of debts or payments
suck or take up or in