Soak Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Absorb
• Suck
• Sop Up
• Suck Up
• Imbibe
• Take Up
• Draw
• Take In

Hyponyms

• Mop Up
• Sponge Up
• Wipe Up
• Blot
• Mop

Meaning ²

Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Absorb
• Engulf
• Steep
• Immerse
• Plunge
• Engross

Hypernyms

• Focus
• Pore
• Center
• Rivet
• Concentrate
• Centre

Hyponyms

• Drink
• Drink In