took 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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In the latest update, Raman took in 19,096 votes, with Bass getting the next most at 15,691 and Pratt taking in 8,489.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A young woman I photographed in her nail salon had matched herself entirely to the space, and the pride and beauty she took in it was visible just standing in the doorway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Tesla took in hundreds of thousands of preorders for new trucks.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The film cost about $3 million to make, but took in over $50 million worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Kojo nodded and took in a chest-ballooning breath.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein