1soak 
/ˈsoʊk/ verb
soaks; soaked; soak·ing /ˈsoʊk/ verb 1 a : to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time [+ obj] ▪ Soak the beans overnight (in water). ▪ He soaked his feet (in a tub of warm water). ▪ You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them. ▪ The cucumbers are soaked [=marinated] in vinegar. [no obj] ▪ The beans soaked in water overnight.
b [no obj] : to take a long bath
▪ He relaxed and soaked in the tub.
c [+ obj] : to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid
▪ After planting the seeds, soak the soil. ▪ She soaked the dog with the hose. ▪ His shirt was soaked with sweat. ▪ I was/got soaked by the rain. ▪ My shirt and pants were soaked through [=made completely wet] by the rain. ▪ I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes. 2 [no obj] of a liquid : to enter or pass through or into something
▪ The oil soaked into the wood. ▪ Sweat soaked through his shirt. ▪ Rain soaked through her jacket. ▪ Blood soaked through the bandage. 3 [+ obj] informal : to make (someone) pay a lot of money for something
▪ People are getting soaked by city taxes. ▪ They're soaking their customers by charging high fees for routine services.
b [no obj] : to take a long bath
▪ He relaxed and soaked in the tub.
c [+ obj] : to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid
▪ After planting the seeds, soak the soil. ▪ She soaked the dog with the hose. ▪ His shirt was soaked with sweat. ▪ I was/got soaked by the rain. ▪ My shirt and pants were soaked through [=made completely wet] by the rain. ▪ I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes.
▪ The oil soaked into the wood. ▪ Sweat soaked through his shirt. ▪ Rain soaked through her jacket. ▪ Blood soaked through the bandage.
▪ People are getting soaked by city taxes. ▪ They're soaking their customers by charging high fees for routine services.
soak in
[phrasal verb] of a liquid : to enter something by a gradual process
▪ Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in. — often used figuratively ▪ He sat quietly, letting her words soak in. ▪ Close your eyes and let the music soak in.
▪ Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in. — often used figuratively ▪ He sat quietly, letting her words soak in. ▪ Close your eyes and let the music soak in.
soak up [phrasal verb]
soak up (something) or soak (something) up 1 : to take in (liquid) : absorb
▪ The rag soaked up most of the water. ▪ This kind of paper soaks up ink easily. 2 : to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way
▪ We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon. ▪ I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the café. ▪ The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause. 3 : to learn and remember (something) quickly
▪ He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said. ▪ She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly. 4 : to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)
▪ This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.
▪ The rag soaked up most of the water. ▪ This kind of paper soaks up ink easily.
▪ We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon. ▪ I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the café. ▪ The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.
▪ He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said. ▪ She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.
▪ This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.
