take in synonyms

take in

v.

  1. To include

    embrace, comprise, incorporate; see include 1.

  2. To understand

    comprehend, apprehend, perceive; see understand 1.

  3. *To cheat

    swindle, lie, defraud; see deceive.

  4. To give hospitality to

    welcome, shelter, accept; see receive 1, 4.

  5. To shorten

    reduce, lessen, cut down, reef, furl; see also decrease 2.

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