Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take in

/teɪk‿ˈɪn/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.90 in modern English

Syllables
take in
IPA
/teɪk‿ˈɪn/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To receive.

Transitive verb

verb

To receive and properly absorb or comprehend.

Transitive verb

verb

To enjoy or appreciate.

Transitive verb

verb

To allow a person or an animal to live in one's home.

Transitive verb

verb

To receive (goods) into one's home for the purpose of processing for a fee.

Transitive verb

verb

To shorten (a garment) or make it smaller.

Transitive verb

verb

To attend a showing of.

Transitive verb

verb

To deceive; to hoodwink.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /teɪk‿ˈɪn/
  • British English: /teɪk‿ˈɪn/

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Questions

How do you pronounce take in?
The recorded pronunciation is /teɪk‿ˈɪn/.
What does take in mean?
To receive.

How to pronounce take in

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