soak up

verbs

take in, also metaphorically

"The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up

devote (oneself) fully to

"He immersed himself into his studies"

absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep