1
[ verb ] take in, also metaphorically

Synonyms

absorb suck_up imbibe take_up soak_up take_in draw suck

Examples

"The sponge absorbs water well" "She drew strength from the minister's words"

Related terms

wipe_up blot sponge_up attract attract distract aspirate suck_in aspirate suck_in chump absorption sucking absorber

2
[ verb ] take up as if with a sponge

Synonyms

suck_in take_up take_in

Related terms

consume

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Similar Spelling

soup_up swoop_up

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