lap (up)

verb

Definition of lap (up)next
as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk

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  1. welcome
  2. embrace
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  • Accessibility All guests are welcomed at Mandarin Oriental and careful consideration has been taken for accessibility.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Its mini golf and arcade areas will continue to welcome guests.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of welcome
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  • While the lobby is trés analogue, the rooms embrace modernity, and each features a lounge area that combines midcentury-modern furniture with art that evokes grunge-era irreverence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Lisa embraced the wedge heel comeback at Louis Vuitton‘s spring 2027 show on Tuesday with a pair of sculptural wedges popular among guests at the Paris event.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of embrace
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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