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takes in

VERB

deceive, fool

Synonyms

WEAK

beguile betray bilk bluff cheat con defraud delude do double-cross dupe flimflam four-flush gull hoodwink lie mislead pull wool over eyes swindle trick

Antonyms

WEAK

misconceive misunderstand

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb receive

WEAK

assimilate comprehend digest get grasp perceive savvy see soak up take

Antonyms

WEAK

misconceive misunderstand

Example Sentences

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Real Madrid will play a role during Leo's week-long trip to Spain, which takes in the capital and Barcelona.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

It takes in the Boucher Road, before going west onto the Falls Road.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The district takes in all or part of Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda, Winnetka and Tarzana, as well as the rapidly growing Warner Center district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

More than 90 percent of excess heat from global warming is absorbed by the oceans, and the Southern Ocean takes in a large share of that heat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

The woman’s voice goes from compassionate to alarmed as she takes in the fallen girl with the chopped hair.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti