soak

US /soʊk/
UK /soʊk/
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make something thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid

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Soak the clothes in warm water before washing.
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Let the beans soak overnight.
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2.

absorb liquid or moisture

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The sponge will soak up the spilled water.
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The dry ground quickly soaked up the rain.
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extract something by steeping it in liquid

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You can soak the color out of the fabric.
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The process involves soaking the herbs to release their oils.
1.

an act or period of immersing something in liquid

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Give the dirty dishes a good soak before washing.
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She enjoyed a long, relaxing soak in the bathtub.
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