Meaning ofsoak upin English

Verb

1. to absorb a substance completely
   The sponge will soak up all the spilled water.
   Synonyms:

   absorbtake inimbibeingestassimilatesuck updrink in
   Antonyms:

   repelrejectexpelejectexcrete
2. to learn passively; allow an experience to affect oneself
   She likes to soak up the atmosphere at music festivals.
   Synonyms:

   absorbtake inimbibedrink in
   Antonyms:

   rejectresistignoredismiss
3. to endure or deflect repeated actions
   The new policy is designed to soak up the impact of economic fluctuations.
   Synonyms:

   withstandabsorbendureresistdeflectweatherbrave
   Antonyms:

   succumbyieldgive incapitulatecollapse