[Phrasal Verb] 157T. TAKE IN - Broaden Your Comprehension Skills: Learn to Take In!

To deceive or make someone understand.

Take in" can be used in several ways. It may mean to deceive someone, as in scam or trick them, or to absorb and fully understand information. Alternatively, "take casts a wide net.

Example Sentences

1. She took in his words carefully.

   She carefully considered his words.

2. They decided to take in a stray dog.

   They decided to provide shelter for a stray dog.

3. He couldn't take in all the information at once.

   He couldn't comprehend all the information at once.