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take in Definition and Meaning in English (take in definition)

verb
Synonyms:understandabsorbdeceive
Quick Answer • Definition

Take in definition: To understand or absorb information or surroundings.

Definitions of Take in

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To understand or absorb information or surroundings.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To deceive or trick someone.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To make clothing smaller by taking in the seams.

Example Sentences

casual

“It was hard to take in all the news.”

casual

“Don't let him take you in.”

formal

“She had to take in her dress.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participletaken in
present participletaking in

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Take in definition: To understand or absorb information or surroundings.
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'Take in' translates to 'take in' in English. Take in definition: To understand or absorb information or surroundings.
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