absorb vs engage

engage vs absorb

absorb and engage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, absorb and engage are synonyms defined as:

absorb and engage: consume all of one's attention or time

Other synonyms of absorb include engross, occupy.

absorb (verb)	engage (verb)
cause to become one with	get caught
take up mentally	consume all of one's attention or time
consume all of one's attention or time	give to in marriage
devote (oneself) fully to	keep engaged
take in, also metaphorically	engage for service under a term of contract
become imbued	hire for work or assistance
assimilate or take in	ask to represent; of legal counsel
take up, as of debts or payments	engage or hire for work
suck or take up or in	carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
	carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

Difference between absorb and engage

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