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take in - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
take in
Definition
(verb) provide with shelter
Definition
(verb) fool or hoax
Synonyms
:
befool
,
cod
,
dupe
,
fool
,
gull
,
put on
,
put one across
,
put one over
,
slang
Example Sentence
The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
You can't fool me!
Definition
(verb) suck or take up or in
Synonyms
:
absorb
Example Sentence
A black star absorbs all matter
Definition
(verb) visit for entertainment
Example Sentence
take in the sights
Definition
(verb) call for and obtain payment of
Synonyms
:
collect
Example Sentence
we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts
he collected the rent
Definition
(verb) see or watch
Synonyms
:
catch
,
see
,
view
,
watch
Example Sentence
view a show on television
This program will be seen all over the world
view an exhibition
Catch a show on Broadway
see a movie
Definition
(verb) express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Synonyms
:
invite
,
receive
Example Sentence
The community warmly received the refugees
Definition
(verb) fold up
Synonyms
:
gather in
Example Sentence
take in the sails
Definition
(verb) take up mentally
Synonyms
:
absorb
,
assimilate
,
ingest
Example Sentence
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Definition
(verb) earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Synonyms
:
bring in
,
clear
,
earn
,
gain
,
make
,
pull in
,
realise
,
realize
Example Sentence
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
Definition
(verb) hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Synonyms
:
catch
,
overhear
Example Sentence
We overheard the conversation at the next table
Definition
(verb) accept
Synonyms
:
take up
Example Sentence
The cloth takes up the liquid
Definition
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms
:
absorb
,
draw
,
imbibe
,
soak up
,
sop up
,
suck
,
suck up
,
take up
Example Sentence
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words
Definition
(verb) take up as if with a sponge
Synonyms
:
sop up
,
suck in
,
take up
Definition
(verb) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Synonyms
:
consume
,
have
,
ingest
,
take
Example Sentence
Have another bowl of chicken soup!
I don't take sugar in my coffee
Definition
(verb) take into one's family
Synonyms
:
adopt
Example Sentence
They adopted two children from Nicaragua
Definition
(verb) make (clothes) smaller
Example Sentence
Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight
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