Phrase guide
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verb
To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To absorb or deflect a series of actions; to endure a behavior from someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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verb
To learn, especially passively or eagerly; to allow an experience to affect oneself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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verb
To enjoy some effects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
devote (oneself) fully to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet
Narrower terms: drink in, drink
verb
take in, also metaphorically
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: absorb, suck, imbibe, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: wipe up, mop up, mop, blot, sponge up
History
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Across languages
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