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take in
verb()
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Synonyms: consume, have, ingest, take,
take in
verb()
fool or hoax
Synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, slang,
take in
verb()
call for and obtain payment of
Synonyms: collect,
take in
verb()
fold up
Synonyms: gather in,
Examples:
Take in the sails.
take in
verb()
see or watch
Synonyms: catch, see, view, watch,
take in
verb()
take up mentally
Synonyms: absorb, assimilate, ingest,
take in
verb()
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Synonyms: catch, overhear,
take in
verb()
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Synonyms: bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, realize,
take in
verb()
take into one's family
Synonyms: adopt,
take in
verb()
accept
Synonyms: take up,
take in
verb()
suck or take up or in
Synonyms: absorb,
take in
verb()
take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms: absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take up,
take in
verb()
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Synonyms: invite, receive,
take in
verb()
take up as if with a sponge
Synonyms: sop up, suck in, take up,
take in
verb()
make (clothes) smaller
Antonyms: let out,
Examples:
Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight.
take in
verb()
provide with shelter
take in
verb()
visit for entertainment
Examples:
Take in the sights.

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