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Take In (Verb)

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The charity organized to take in refugees from the war zone and provide them with housing and food.
The family kindly offered to take in their neighbor's children after their house had burned down in a fire.
The shelter was inundated with pets in need of care and struggled to take in any more strays.
The church community came together to take in people who had been displaced by the hurricane.
During the cold winter months, the local soup kitchen also provided a place where the homeless could go in to be taken in and given a hot meal.

Meaning²

Fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

His streetwise brother always suspected that he would be the one to take in their naive visiting cousin with that city slicker scam.
I think the new kid in school is a bit gullible, just like my younger brother, someone can easily take him in.
You can't take me in with that corny sales pitch like you took in all those investors last year.
In an attempt to take in his business rival, Roger used fake prices of the commodities and after some months of loss, the man realized he's a victim to a hoax.
To take in my parents, I drove this small SUV that I rented for the weekend, and they still have no idea that mine broke down last month.

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Take-in (noun)

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The sailors scrambled to take in the sails as the storm approached.
It's time to take in the laundry from the clothesline before it gets wet.
To compensate for the loss of altitude, the pilot must take in some of the excess sail material.
The crew quickly took in the boat's jib as they navigated through rough waters.
As the winds began to pick up, the crew rushed to take in the excess canvas on the ship's sails.

Meaning⁴

Express willingness to have in one's home or environs; "The community warmly received the refugees".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The family offered to take in their elderly neighbor after her house was damaged in the storm.
The local animal shelter will gladly take in stray animals found wandering on the streets.
Their charity serves as a safe space for homeless youth to stay while arrangements are made, and they take in dozens of new residents each month.
A local church is prepared to take in families displaced by the fire if adequate arrangements aren't made for them elsewhere.
A goodwill community center has agreed to take in those who have nowhere to go during the impending blizzard.

Meaning⁵

Accept; "The cloth takes up the liquid".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Fertilizers easily take in water and dissolve, making them easier to apply.
The dry soil quickly takes in the fresh rainwater.
Porcelain tends to take in stains over time if not properly sealed.
Most active charcoal products take in and neutralize common household odors.
This unique spongelike material can rapidly take in large amounts of liquids.

Meaning⁶

Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

As the plant began to take in the warm sunlight, it started to bloom rapidly in every color of the spectrum.
The dry earth took in the long-awaited rainfall, reviving a parched landscape that had been barren for years.
In the stillness of the quiet night, the peaceful atmosphere allowed her to take in the sounds of nature that she typically overlooked.
The tiny town took in hundreds of refugees, showing compassion and kindness to those displaced by war.
She tried to take in the wise words of her grandmother, which had been a guiding force in her life for years.

Meaning⁷

Take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

She had always been drawn to spiritual leaders and took in their teachings with an open mind and heart.
As the child grew up in the village, she gradually took in the customs and traditions that defined her community.
Traveling the world allowed him to take in the rich cultural heritage of different nations and understand the complexities of human experience.
The young artist spent hours watching and observing her mentor, taking in every detail and technique with rapt attention.
As an anthropologist, she sought to take in the full range of tribal practices and rituals that shaped the identity of the indigenous people she studied.

Meaning⁸

Serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee".

Examples

I take two sugars in my tea.
I don't take milk in my coffee.
She took a spoonful of sugar in her cereal.
They normally take a dash of cinnamon in their pancakes.
He takes a bit of honey in his morning oatmeal.

Meaning⁹

Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table".

Examples

They tried not to take in the conversation between the two strangers, but it was hard not to when they were sitting right next to them.
The couple found a cozy corner in the café where they could take in the whispers and murmurs of the other patrons.
As she waited in line, Sarah couldn't help but take in the heated discussion between the two men behind her.
The detective positioned herself near the door, trying to take in as much of the conversation as possible without being noticed.
At the party, Emily managed to take in a few snippets of gossip from the group of people nearby, but she pretended not to have heard anything.

Examples

The thirsty plant began to take in water from the soil at an incredible rate after days of dry weather.
Her skin seemed to take in the sweetness of the scented lotion as it was absorbed deep beneath the surface.
The dry sponge-like rock took in the cool water slowly, quenching the parched earth's thirst.
The dry soil began to take in the long-awaited rainfall, soothing the cracked surface.
The dehydrated plant took in the cool water it was poured, plumping up its wilted leaves.

Meaning¹¹

Make (clothes) smaller; "Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

I need to take in these pants as they're starting to feel loose around my waist.
The tailor offered to take in the dress for a more fitted look.
Can you take in this shirt by an inch to make it more comfortable for me.
I think we should take in the sleeves on this jacket to give it a more modern appearance.
The seamstress agreed to take in the hem of the trousers as part of the alterations.

Meaning¹²

Visit for entertainment; "take in the sights".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The family spent the day at the theme park, eager to take in the sights and sounds of the different rides and attractions.
To fully appreciate the city's beauty, we recommend walking through its historic district to take in the stunning architecture and picturesque parks.
During our visit to the art museum, we made sure to take in every single painting and sculpture on display.
The scenic overlook offered a perfect spot for tourists to take in the breathtaking view of the valley below.
To get the full cultural experience, we decided to take in a traditional dance performance during our visit to the foreign country.

Meaning¹³

Suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Examples

The air purifier is designed to take in polluted air and release clean air.
A sponge will take in everything from water to stains.
The absorbent technology in the new gloves allows the material to take in oils and other solvents.
The fabric of the material can take in and repel certain substances.
A black hole is so dense that it will take in any matter that gets too close.

Meaning¹⁴

See or watch; "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".

Examples

People from all over the world will take in the fireworks display that will be held on New Year's Eve.
Travelers take in street performances while strolling along the popular beachside promenade.
To experience everything, tourists decided to take in a show on television after visiting the city.
People can take in live productions that are held on specific dates during the summer months.
The theater program will let students take in free Broadway shows in exchange for writing reviews afterwards.

Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "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".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The festival will take in millions of dollars from the ticket sales.
The event take_in a significant amount of money due to increased sponsorships.
The business could take_in substantial amount through investments and shares.
According to the report, her band can take in thousands of dollars per night.
From all sources, she take_in a good deal of money every quarter.

Meaning¹⁶

Take into one's family; "They adopted two children from Nicaragua".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The Smiths decided to take in two foster children from their local community.
The couple chose to take in their niece and nephew after their parents passed away.
They decided to take in refugees from the devastated region and offer them a temporary home.
Her aunt chose to take in her family after their house was severely damaged in the storm.
The family opted to take in their elderly neighbor who had nowhere else to go.

Synonyms

Adopt

Hypernyms

Take

Meaning¹⁷

Call for and obtain payment of; "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"; "he collected the rent".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The business has struggled to take in enough revenue to cover expenses this quarter.
Companies use accounting software to accurately take in payments from clients and keep records.
They hired a collections specialist to help take in the debts owed to the company.
Banks have strict protocols in place for employees to take in loan payments from customers.
Credit card companies make their money in part by taking in interest from outstanding balances.

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