Take in
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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "take in"

to take in
[phrase form: take]
01

to comprehend something

Transitive: to take in a concept or content
to take in definition and meaning
02

to accept someone or something into one's family or home

Transitive: to take in sb/sth
to take in definition and meaning
03

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

Transitive: to take in a sight
to take in definition and meaning
04

to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily

Transitive: to take in sb
05

to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information

06

to accept or emotionally process something

Transitive: to take in a situation
07

to collect something, such as money or donations

Transitive: to take in sth
08

to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment

Transitive: to take in a place or an event
09

to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller

Transitive: to take in clothes
10

to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet

Transitive: to take in food
11

to absorb a substance

Transitive: to take in a substance
12

(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water

Transitive: to take in water
13

to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.

Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
14

to receive income through employment

Transitive: to take in income
15

to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity

Transitive: to take in sth

take in

v
example
Example
She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies.
It took a moment for him to take in the complex instructions.
The business takes in a steady stream of revenue.
The dry soil quickly took in the water after the rain shower.
The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene.
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