Take in
verb
To understand or absorb information.
I need some time to take in all the information you gave me.
Often appears as...
- take in information
- take in knowledge
verb
To allow someone to stay in your home.
She was kind enough to take in the stray dog she found on the street.
Often appears as...
- take in a stray
- take someone in
verb
To deceive or trick someone.
He was taken in by the scam and lost a lot of money.
Often appears as...
- taken in by a scam
- taken in by lies
verb
To look at or observe something.
He took in the beautiful view from his balcony.
Often appears as...
- take in a view
- take in a scene
verb
To make a piece of clothing narrower or tighter.
The dress was too big, so she had it taken in at the waist.
Often appears as...
- have a dress taken in
- take in a suit
verb
To understand or absorb information.
I need some time to take in all the information you gave me.
Often appears as...
- take in information
- take in knowledge
verb
To allow someone to stay in your home.
She was kind enough to take in the stray dog she found on the street.
Often appears as...
- take in a stray
- take someone in
verb
To deceive or trick someone.
He was taken in by the scam and lost a lot of money.
Often appears as...
- taken in by a scam
- taken in by lies
verb
To look at or observe something.
He took in the beautiful view from his balcony.
Often appears as...
- take in a view
- take in a scene
verb
To make a piece of clothing narrower or tighter.
The dress was too big, so she had it taken in at the waist.
Often appears as...
- have a dress taken in
- take in a suit
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Slow Processing
It implies needing time to fully grasp complex topics or large amounts of data.
After the lecture, she had to take in the ramifications of the new theory.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Often used when receiving news that causes a strong emotional response.
They needed a moment to take in the tragic news.
Pro Tip 1/2Slow Processing
It implies needing time to fully grasp complex topics or large amounts of data.
After the lecture, she had to take in the ramifications of the new theory.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Often used when receiving news that causes a strong emotional response.
They needed a moment to take in the tragic news.
Pro Tip 1/2Slow Processing
It implies needing time to fully grasp complex topics or large amounts of data.
After the lecture, she had to take in the ramifications of the new theory.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Often used when receiving news that causes a strong emotional response.
They needed a moment to take in the tragic news.
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