Verb
take in, also metaphorically
take up as if with a sponge
Source: WordNetThe sponge absorbs water well Source: Internet
She drew strength from the minister's words Source: Internet
I used some paper towels folded into a pad to sop up the oil, and soon it wasn't seeping grease anymore. Source: Internet
This dish must also accompany a very good crusty bread, like a baguette or Italian white to sop up all of the juices. Source: Internet
The antioxidants in red wine sop up the damaging radicals in the body that play a big part in aging and age-related diseases. Source: Internet
I was more pleased by the buttery, garlicky grilled oysters, which had just enough extra oyster liquor to sop up with a piece of grilled bread. Source: Internet