reabsorb
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːəˈzɔːrb/
KK: /riːəbˈzɔːrb/
intransitive verb
Definition
To take back or absorb again, especially in a biological or chemical context.
Example
The body can reabsorb nutrients from the food it digests.
Tense Forms
Past: reabsorbed
Past Participle: reabsorbed
Conversation
Have you heard about how some cells can reabsorb nutrients?
Yeah, I read something about that in a science article.
It's fascinating how our bodies work to reabsorb what they need.
Absolutely! It’s amazing how efficient our systems can be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resorb
reclaim
recapture
Antonyms
release
excrete
discharge
transitive verb
Definition
To take in or absorb something again after it has been released or removed.
Example
The body can reabsorb some of the nutrients from the food after digestion.
Tense Forms
Past: reabsorbed
Past Participle: reabsorbed
Conversation
Have you heard about the plan to reabsorb those workers into the company?
Yeah, I read about it! It seems like a good way to help them out.
I hope it works out, but the process might be tricky.
Root Explanation
Reabsorb → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "absorb" (from Latin "absorbere", meaning to swallow up or soak up). The word "reabsorb" means to absorb again, indicating the process of taking in something once more.
Memory Tip
Think of 'absorbing' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'absorb' means to soak up.
Visually Confused Words
preabsorb
resorb
absorb
preabsorbent