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Meaning of the word "lap up" in English

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lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to accept something with enthusiasm

Example:
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The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
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She lapped up all the compliments.
Synonym:
devour relish savor gobble up soak up
2.

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

Example:
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The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
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The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
Synonym:
lick drink slurp
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Related Word:
lap in the lap of luxury in the lap of the gods on the up and up up up to follow up