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Present participle for to clean with a wet sponge or cloth
“She then proceeded to sponge herself with the rag that accompanied her water-jug.”
Present participle for to wipe or scrub with a wet sponge or cloth
“Sponge the surface dry with a towel.”
Present participle for to absorb or soak up a liquid
“The bricks were so porous that they would sponge up the water and create dampness in the interior.”
Present participle for to take advantage of the kindness or generosity of others
“Too many people either sponge off her generosity, or see her as an opportunity for their own benefit.”
Present participle for to share in, or take the credit for, the accomplishments of someone else
Present participle for to raise funds for a specified cause or purpose
Present participle for to depend on, financially or for one's livelihood
Present participle for to gulp or guzzle, often referring to consuming beverages
Present participle for to take for temporary use
Present participle for to politely or formally ask for
An act or process of immersing and washing one's body in the water
Dependent, exploiting or living off others' resources
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