blend vs absorb

blend is a noun but absorb is not a noun.

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

As verbs, absorb is a hyponym of blend; that is, absorb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blend:

blend (noun)	absorb (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

blend (verb)	absorb (verb)
mix together different elements	cause to become one with
combine into one	take up mentally
blend or harmonize	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