Synonyms for soak up

Most common

take in · draw · suck · suck up · absorb · steep

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Antonyms

emanate, radiate

All antonyms of soak up →

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.

   The tissue soaked up all of the spilled milk.

2. v. 2

   To absorb or deflect a series of actions; to endure a behavior from someone.

Example sentences

• draw Tom said he would draw a map for her if necessary.
• suck Let's suck down some brewskis and have a good time!
• steep The eastern shore of the lake is steep and pebbly.
• absorb The glass can't absorb water, but the curtain can.

By length

4 letters

draw¹, suck¹

5 letters

steep¹

6 letters

absorb², plunge¹, engulf², imbibe²

7 letters

immerse², engross²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (absorb² = 2 syllables).