He listened intently, absorbing the information.

Meaning: This means he paid close attention and learned the information.

Choice of Words: Listen means to pay attention to sounds. Intently means with great attention and concentration. Absorb means to take in information or knowledge. Information is knowledge or facts about something. When you put them together, it means he paid close attention and took in the knowledge or facts that were being presented.

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