Sop Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take up as if with a sponge.

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Synonyms

• Take Up
• Take In
• Suck In

Hypernyms

• Take
• Consume
• Take In
• Have

Meaning ²

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
• Suck Up
• Imbibe
• Take Up
• Soak Up
• Draw
• Take In

Hyponyms

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