 soak_up |
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| 1. | [ verb ] engross (oneself) fully | |
| Synonyms: | engulf steep immerse engross absorb plunge | |
| Examples: | "He immersed himself into his studies" |
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| Related terms: | concentrate drink_in plunge concentration intentness | |
| 2. | [ verb ] take in, also metaphorically | |
| Synonyms: | absorb suck_up imbibe take_up sop_up take_in draw suck | |
| Examples: | "The sponge absorbs water well" "She drew strength from the minister's words" |
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| Related terms: | wipe_up blot sponge_up attract attract distract aspirate suck_in aspirate suck_in chump absorption sucking absorber | |
| Similar spelling: |
Soukup |
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