[v] engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
[v] take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
Synonyms
absorb, absorb, draw, engross, engulf, imbibe, immerse, plunge, sop up, steep, suck, suck up, take in, take up