Comprehending what someone is saying
“Giorgio's theories about ancient aliens are just too much for the average person to take in.”
Comprising of, as part of a whole
“When published, the report will take in a broad range of the injustices that happened at the home.”
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
“Aramis sat at a corner table in the tavern, watching Porthos take in some fool at cards.”
Present participle for to provide housing or accommodation for
“No one was to take in guests or unknown people who had not reported their arrival at the Town Hall or with a burgomaster.”
Present participle for to shorten (a garment) or make it smaller
“When you go to your tailor, you can ask them to let out or take in the hem of the pants.”
Present participle for to look at closely or with interest
(of food, drink or drugs) Present participle for to consume
Present participle for to earn or get paid
Present participle for to acquire new information or skill
Present participle for to physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
Present participle for to admit or welcome into a place or a group
Present participle for to apprehend or catch someone, especially a suspected criminal
Present participle for to breathe in (air, gas, smoke, etc.)
Present participle for to hear something with one's ears
Present participle for to legally care for another's child
Present participle for to be present at
Present participle for to incorporate or integrate into a society, culture, or country
Present participle for to study for purposes of acquiring knowledge
Present participle for to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
Present participle for to make a trip to or visit
Present participle for to view by spending time in, usually as part of a holiday or vacation
Present participle for to subsist or live on a given type of food
Present participle for to take heed of and be guided by
Present participle for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts
Present participle for to admit, include, or allow to share in a secret or knowledge
Present participle for to adopt (an idea or creation) as one's own
Present participle for to eagerly believe something, especially untruths
Present participle for to make a brief, usually social, visit
Present participle for to confine in an enclosed room or space
Present participle for to accept something willingly or gladly
Present participle for to draw or be drawn back or back in
(refer to) Present participle for to have a relation or connection with
Present participle for to hire or enroll someone as a member or worker in an organization
Present participle for to protect or shield from harm or danger
Present participle for to think about thoughtfully
An addition or annex to a group, set, or total
The process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another
The action or process of inducting someone to a post or organization
The act of ingesting or consuming something through food or drink
The action or fact of acquiring or incorporating something
Including (almost) everything within its scope
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