absorb vs engross

absorb and engross both are verbs.

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

As verbs, absorb and engross are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of absorb include engage, occupy.

As verbs, absorb and engross are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of absorb include engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep.

absorb (verb)	engross (verb)
cause to become one with	consume all of one's attention or time
take up mentally	devote (oneself) fully to
consume all of one's attention or time
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