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Drenched with water, or other liquid
“And by the time the show ended, we were all soaked and dripping wet from the rain.”
Under the influence of alcohol
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, thoroughly wet or waterlogged
“I woke up often, sweating in the dark, until I wandered to the shower to soak my hair in cold water, then flopped back into my bed.”
Past tense for to submerge (something) in liquid
“Soak the meat in the marinade to tenderize it and enhance its flavor.”
Past tense for to penetrate or permeate by saturation
“I see the droplets soak into the stale, brown grass, and I watch it pound the drooping daylilies and roses.”
Past tense for to absorb a liquid
“This was annoying enough, but after I'd used towels to soak up the water, I heard an ominous dripping noise coming from below.”
Past tense for to drink alcohol, typically in excess
“At night, they would go to a bar to soak for a while and listen to the singer.”
Past tense for to overcharge (someone) for something
“One can imagine a situation in which the manager who has asked for maximum profit is told that the solution is to raise all his prices and to soak his customers.”
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
Past tense for to ooze, or pass slowly through pores or other small openings
Past tense for to make a pledge or promise to do something
Past tense for to make something, typically meat, more tender
Past tense for to obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
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