soak up meaning

UK /səʊk ʌp/ US /soʊk ʌp/ 2 syllables

soak up (verb): take in, also metaphorically.

soak up has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

soak up as a verb

  1. take in, also metaphorically
    • The sponge absorbs water well
    • She drew strength from the minister's words

    Synonyms: absorb, suck, imbibe, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up

    Kinds: wipe up, blot, sponge up

  2. devote (oneself) fully to
    • He immersed himself into his studies

    Synonyms: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb

    Type of: concentrate

    Kinds: drink in

How to pronounce soak up

soak up is pronounced /səʊk ʌp/ in British English and /soʊk ʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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