(of food, drink or drugs) To have consumed
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(of food, drink or drugs) To have consumed
To have understood or accepted the validity of
“Giorgio's theories about ancient aliens are just too much for the average person to take in.”
To have gained or profited from financially
To have comprised of, as part of a whole
“When published, the report will take in a broad range of the injustices that happened at the home.”
To have been a spectator of
To have allowed or had room 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.”
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
Past tense for to deceive or fool someone
“Aramis sat at a corner table in the tavern, watching Porthos take in some fool at cards.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to acquire new information or skill
Past tense for to physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
Past tense for to admit or welcome into a place or a group
Past tense for to apprehend or catch someone, especially a suspected criminal
Past tense for to breathe in (air, gas, smoke, etc.)
Past tense for to hear something with one's ears
Past tense for to legally care for another's child
Past tense for to be present at
Past tense for to incorporate or integrate into a society, culture, or country
Past tense for to study for purposes of acquiring knowledge
Past tense for to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
Past tense for to make a trip to or visit
Past tense for to view by spending time in, usually as part of a holiday or vacation
Past tense for to subsist or live on a given type of food
Past tense for to take heed of and be guided by
Past tense for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts
Past tense for to admit, include, or allow to share in a secret or knowledge
Past tense for to gather crops or a harvest, especially by cutting
Past tense for to eagerly believe something, especially untruths
Past tense for to make a brief, usually social, visit
Past tense for to confine in an enclosed room or space
Past tense for to accept something willingly or gladly
Past tense for to draw or be drawn back or back in
(refer to) Past tense for to have a relation or connection with
Past tense for to hire or enroll someone as a member or worker in an organization
Past tense for to protect or shield from harm or danger
Past tense for to think about thoughtfully
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