engross vs absorb

engross and absorb both are verbs.

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

As verbs, engross and absorb are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of engross include engage, occupy.

As verbs, engross and absorb are synonyms defined as:

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

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