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uptake

[uhp-teyk] / ˈʌpˌteɪk /
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion inhalation osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
apprehension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awareness perception
STRONG
comprehension grasp idea intellect intelligence judgment ken knowledge notion perspicacity thought
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance misunderstanding
WEAK
calmness ease imperception
NOUN
comprehension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehension awareness
STRONG
apperception capacity cognizance conception discernment grasp intelligence judgment ken knowledge perception prehension realization sense take
WEAK
aha double take slow take
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance inability
WEAK
incomprehension misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
NOUN
understanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awareness grasp insight intelligence judgment knowledge perception realization recognition sense
STRONG
acumen apperception apprehension assimilation decipherment discernment discrimination grip intellect intuition ken knowing mastery penetration perceptiveness perceptivity perspicacity prehension reason savvy sharpness wit
WEAK
percipience
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance stupidity
STRONG
misunderstanding
WEAK
disagreement disbelief misinterpretation mistake

Example Sentences

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Instead of modifying the delivery system, they investigated whether the cells themselves were limiting uptake.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

MFL mentoring figures showed increases in uptake for two consecutive years, rising 3.6% in 2023-24 and 9.6% in 2024-25, with 4,292 entries in 2025 according to the British Council.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Porsche last year said it would scale back its EV ambitions following the slow uptake of the technology and instead expand its lineup with more gas-powered and plug-in hybrid models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Remaining overhangs on branded GLP-1 uptake, namely injectable supply and pricing dynamics, “were largely resolved last year,” analysts wrote in a lengthy research note on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Luckily, he wasn't too quick on the uptake.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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