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take in vs soak up

soak up vs take in

take in and soak up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
soak up No No Yes No
As verbs, take in and soak up are synonyms defined as:
  • take in and soak up: take in, also metaphorically
Other synonyms of take in include absorb, draw, imbibe, sop up, suck, suck up, take up.
take in (verb) soak up (verb)
make (clothes) smaller devote (oneself) fully to
take into one's family take in, also metaphorically
take up mentally
fool or hoax
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and soak up

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