take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
| Ways to ...: absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up |
particular ways to:
- wipe up, mop up, mop — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
- blot — dry (ink) with blotting paper
- sponge up — absorb as if with a sponge, of liquids
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