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to soak
01
to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated
1.1
to make someone or something extremely wet
02
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
03
fill, soak, or imbue totally
04
heat a metal prior to working it
05
become drunk or drink excessively
5.1
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
06
beat severely
07
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Soak
01
washing something by allowing it to soak
02
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soak
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soaked
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soaked
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soaker
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soaker
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soaking
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soaking
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Example
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
She soaked the fabric in a dye solution to change its color.
He soaked the wooden plank in water to prevent it from drying out.