soak up

/sˈəʊk ˈʌp/

/sˈoʊk ˈʌp/

to soak up

MAIN VERB

to enjoy or experience something to the fullest extent possible

synonyms : absorb

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

synonyms : absorb

*** if a dry substance soaks up a liquid, it absorbs it

Examples

1. She is as brown as a berry after spending the entire summer at the beach, soaking up the sun.

2. After a long day at work, Aurora enjoyed unwinding by sunbathing in her backyard in her birthday suit, soaking up the warm rays.

3. We enjoyed a picnic in the park, munching on pistachios while soaking up the warm sun.

4. The cat likes to find a sunny spot to rest and soak up the warmth.