soak up
phrasal verbsoak something up
- to take in and hold liquid
- Use a cloth to soak up some of the excess water.
- Let the soil soak up the water.
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- to experience something good or pleasant with your senses, your body or your mind
- We were just sitting soaking up the atmosphere.