soak in

verb

soaked in; soaking in; soaks in

of a liquid

: to enter something by a gradual process

Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in.

—often used figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

Examples of soak in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thick squares of daheen, a gooey, rich, aromatic cake soaked in cardamom syrup, are cut to order. —Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

There’s a heated pool and hot tub (the latter is on an elevated bluff, which offers sunset views), and an outdoor shower lets guests soak in the surrounding nature as much as possible. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026

Travelers who are interested in soaking in the natural springs will head to Hot Springs State Park, where the bathhouse’s waters stay at 104 degrees Fahrenheit—ideal for therapeutic bathing. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026

Spray the ceiling thoroughly, allowing the water to soak in for about 20 minutes. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken
• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• unspoken