sop up

Verb	1.	sop up - take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" Synonyms: imbibe, soak up, suck up, suck, absorb, take up, take in, draw
	2.	sop up - take up as if with a sponge Synonyms: suck in, take up, take in

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