Meaning of the word "soak up" in English

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soak up

US /soʊk ʌp/

UK /soʊk ʌp/

to absorb or take in liquid

Example:

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The sponge will soak up the spilled water quickly.

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The dry ground quickly soaked up the rain.

Synonym:

absorb blot sponge up take in draw in

to enjoy and experience something fully

Example:

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She loves to travel and soak up new cultures.

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We spent the afternoon just relaxing and soaking up the sun.

Synonym:

revel in bask in take in absorb experience

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