Soak
/soʊk/noun
To make or become saturated with liquid.
Did you know?English **soak** is an old Germanic word, and its deeper root is tied to the idea of sinking or being submerged, which is why it feels so physical and total.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seug-
“to soak, drain, or suck out moisture”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sōkaną
“to soak, steep, or make wet”
Old English
English
sōcian
“to soak, steep, or become saturated”
Middle English
English
soken
“to soak or steep in liquid”
Modern English
English
soak
“to make or become thoroughly wet by immersion or absorption”