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SOAK UP

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Soak Up.

Soak Up - as a verb

Take in, also metaphorically

Example: "The sponge absorbs water well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10draw8imbibe12sop upsuck up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Devote (oneself) fully to

Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10engross8engulf10immerse11plunge9steep7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I love to soak up the sun at the beach."
"She grabbed a towel to soak up the spill."
"The sponge can soak up a lot of water."
"He used a sponge to soak up the excess oil."
"I like to soak up knowledge by reading books."
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