soak up

1. To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.

   The tissue soaked up all of the spilled milk.

2. (broadly, figuratively)To absorb or deflect a series of actions; to endure a behavior from someone.

3. (idiomatic)To learn, especially passively or eagerly; to allow an experience to affect oneself.

4. To enjoy some effects.

   soak up the sun

1. Newspaper will soak up the pee.

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2. This towel truly soaks up water well.

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3. This towel really soaks up water well.

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4. Yanni needs some paper to soak that resin up.

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5. Yanni needs some paper to soak that glue up.

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• soak upTo absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.
• soak inTo wet a surface and be absorbed completely (of a liquid)
• soak awayTo soak into the ground.