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soak up(
sok
uhp
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. absorber
The oatmeal will soak up the coconut milk if you leave them in a bowl together overnight.La avena absorberá la leche de coco si las dejas en un bol durante la noche.
b. empapar
The new paper towels soak up way more than the last brand I bought.Los nuevos papeles absorbentes empapan mucho más que la marca que compraba antes.
2. (figurative) (to draw in)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. empaparse de
I like to go to basketball games and soak up all the enthusiasm from the fans.Me gusta ir a los partidos de baloncesto y empaparme de todo el entusiasmo de los aficionados.
b. absorber
Our daughter soaks up everything she learns in science class.Nuestra hija absorbe todo lo que aprende en la clase de ciencias.
3. (figurative) (to use up)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
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