Definitions

soak

[sohk] / soʊk /

VERB

drench, wet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb bathe dip drink drown flood immerse marinate moisten penetrate saturate soften steep submerge wash

STRONG

damp dunk imbrue impregnate infiltrate infuse macerate merge percolate permeate seethe sop souse water

WEAK

immerge pour into pour on waterlog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry

Example Sentences

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Soak up the sun — and art scene — along Orange County’s coastline.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Soak fruits and vegetables in a clean bowl for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Soak in the tub, stargaze, hike on nearby trails or curl up with a good book in front of a crackling fire.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

The Soak beach bar on Torquay seafront was destroyed during high tide.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2023

Soak the linen cupboards, the towels, the floors, the books, and the beds.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart