to take for
[phrase form: take]
01
anse som, ta för
to see something or someone in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to take for sb sb
Exempel
I take him for an expert in the field because of his extensive knowledge and experience.
Jag anser honom som en expert på området på grund av hans omfattande kunskap och erfarenhet.
02
uppfatta som, tolka som
to interpret something with a specific viewpoint or assumption
Complex Transitive: to take for sth sth
Exempel
The criticism was taken for constructive feedback.
Kritiken togs som konstruktiv feedback.
03
lura, bedra
to deceive someone, typically in a way that results in financial loss
Ditransitive: to take for sb money or possessions
Exempel
The landlord took the tenants for an extra month's rent by exploiting a lease loophole.
Hyresvärden lurade hyresgästerna på en extra månads hyra genom att utnyttja en lucka i hyresavtalet.
