Soak up
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British pronunciation/sˈəʊk ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/sˈoʊk ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "soak up"

to soak up
[phrase form: soak]
01

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

to soak up definition and meaning
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During the workshop, participants were encouraged to soak up the knowledge being shared by the expert.
The tourist eagerly soaked the vibrant culture up during their visit to the foreign city.
02

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

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The students were encouraged to soak up historical facts during the museum tour.
To enhance her cooking skills, she decided to soak culinary techniques up from experienced chefs.
03

to absorb a liquid, usually describing the action of a dry material taking in a wet substance

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The sponge was left to soak up the spilled water on the kitchen counter.
After the rain, the dry soil began to soak up the moisture and nourish the plants.
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