take in (B2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /teɪk ɪn/
Definition
Provide shelter or hospitality to someone in need, or absorb information or sights through observation.
Examples
The local animal shelter tries to take in as many stray cats as possible during the winter months.
We sat on the balcony for hours just to take in the breathtaking view of the mountains.
It took me a while to take in all the complex details of the new project requirements.
How to Use take in
- take in [someone] (phrasal verb)
- To provide housing for a person or animal. — "They decided to take in a foster child."
- take in [information] (phrasal verb)
- To understand or process information. — "It is hard to take in all the news at once."
- be taken in by [someone] (phrasal verb)
- To be fooled or deceived. — "She was taken in by his false promises."
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