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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)
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.