upijati

1. (of liquid) to absorb; to soak up
   Ovaj peškir dobro upija vodu. — This towel absorbs water well.
   Sunđer upija sve što se prolije. — The sponge soaks up whatever gets spilled.
2. (of knowledge, impressions) to absorb; to take in; to drink in
   Deca upijaju sve što čuju oko sebe. — Children absorb everything they hear around them.
   Sedeli smo na plaži i upijali sunce. — We sat on the beach soaking up the sun.
3. (upijati se) to be absorbed; to soak in
   Ova krema se brzo upija i ne ostavlja trag. — This cream absorbs quickly and leaves no residue.

The perfective is upiti.