take in

/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/

[verb]

to take in

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to observe or view something with your eyes, often paying close attention to the details or overall picture

synonyms : catch

see

view

watch

suck or take up or in

synonyms : absorb

antonyms : emit

take into one's family

synonyms : adopt

to accommodate or provide a place for someone to stay temporarily

fool or hoax

synonyms : befool

to understand or comprehend something, especially information or knowledge

synonyms : absorb

assimilate

ingest

fold up

synonyms : gather in

express willingness to have in one's home or environs

synonyms : invite

receive

to receive or collect something, such as money or donations

synonyms : collect

visit for entertainment

make (clothes) smaller

antonyms : let out

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

synonyms : consume

have

ingest

take

antonyms : abstain

take up as if with a sponge

synonyms : sop up

suck in

take up

to fully comprehend, accept, or emotionally process something

synonyms : take up

take in, also metaphorically

synonyms : absorb

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

synonyms : catch

overhear

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

synonyms : bring in

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

to experience or be exposed to something through your senses

Examples

1. When his head broke the surface he took in deep gulps of air.

2. The couple had to compromise and give and take in order to make their marriage work.

3. Life has to take in energy.

4. take in the glory of your surroundings.

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