engage vs absorb

absorb vs engage

engage and absorb both are verbs.

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

As verbs, engage and absorb are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of engage include engross, occupy.

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

Difference between engage and absorb

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