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1. (verb) absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

2. (verb) cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
"She is playing up to the chairman"

3. (verb) fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"

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