Absorbed

The car bumper absorbed some of the impact.

Tom got so absorbed in his work that he forgot to eat.

The empire absorbed all the small states.

The little girl was absorbed in reading a fairy tale.

The company was absorbed into a big business.

I would like to know how these substances are absorbed by the body.

My brother was so absorbed in reading that he did not notice me when I entered the room.

I have known intimately a great many persons who were absorbed in the arts.

The dog is absorbed in his exercise.

Regrettably, this self-centered behavior is absorbed by their children.