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soak up
verb
1. take in, also metaphorically
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The sponge absorbs water well

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She drew strength from the minister's words

Syn:
absorb, ↑suck, ↑imbibe, ↑sop up, ↑suck up, ↑draw, ↑take in, ↑take up
See Also: ↑draw in (for: ↑draw), ↑suck in (for: ↑suck)
Derivationally related forms: ↑imbiber (for: ↑imbibe), ↑suck (for: ↑suck), ↑sucker (for: ↑suck), ↑absorption (for: ↑absorb), ↑absorber (for: ↑absorb)
Hyponyms: ↑wipe up, ↑mop up, ↑mop, ↑blot, ↑sponge up
Verb Frames:
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Something ——s something

2. devote (oneself) fully to
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He immersed himself into his studies

Syn: ↑steep, ↑immerse, ↑engulf, ↑plunge, ↑engross, ↑absorb
Derivationally related forms: ↑absorption (for: ↑absorb), ↑engrossment (for: ↑engross), ↑immersion (for: ↑immerse)
Hypernyms: ↑concentrate, ↑focus, ↑center, ↑centre, ↑pore, ↑rivet
Hyponyms: ↑drink in, ↑drink
Verb Group: ↑plunge, ↑immerse
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s somebody

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Somebody ——s somebody PP

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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s something

(for: ↑absorb)

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soak up [phrasal verb]
soak up (something) or soak (something) up
1 : to take in (liquid) :absorb

The rag soaked up most of the water.

This kind of paper soaks up ink easily.

2 : to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.

I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the café.

The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.

3 : to learn and remember (something) quickly

He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said.

She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.

4 : to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)

This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.

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Main Entry:soak

Useful english dictionary. 2012.