Lap Up

Synonyms of lap up

• devour
• consume
• gobble up

Antonyms of lap up

• reject
• refuse
• spurn

Collocations of lap up

praise

Frequency: 75 %

The student lapped up the praise from her teacher.

attention

Frequency: 70 %

The celebrity's new haircut lapped up attention from the media.

information

Frequency: 65 %

The journalist lapped up all the information given by the source.

compliments

Frequency: 60 %

She lapped up the compliments on her performance.

affection

Frequency: 50 %

The dog lapped up all the affection from its owner.

Idiomatic Expressions for lap up

• Phrase: lap up attention
  Meaning: to enjoy and seek out attention or admiration
  Usage: The celebrity lapped up the attention from fans at the red carpet event.