Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sop up | No | No | Yes | No |
take up | No | No | Yes | No |
sop up (verb) | take up (verb) |
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take up as if with a sponge | pursue or resume |
take in, also metaphorically | return to a previous location or condition |
adopt | |
take up as if with a sponge | |
take out or up with or as if with a scoop | |
accept | |
take in, also metaphorically | |
take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption | |
occupy or take on | |
take up and practice as one's own | |
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job | |
turn one's interest to | |
take up time or space |