took in (Meaning)
took in
to reduce the length of, to receive as a guest or resident, to receive as a guest or lodger, to observe and think about so as to understand, furl, attend, to draw into a smaller compass, deceive, dupe, to give shelter to, to encompass within its limits, to make (a garment) smaller by enlarging seams or tucks, to include within fixed limits, to make smaller by enlarging seams or tucks, to receive (work) into one's house to be done for pay, an act of taking in especially by deceiving, to receive as payment or proceeds, to receive and do at home for pay, to deceive so as to take advantage of, attend sense 4, to take to a police station as a prisoner, to include in an itinerary, to receive into the mind
Synonyms & Antonyms of took in
Synonyms:
- gulled
- hoaxed
- duped
- misguided
- stung
- kidded
- pulled the wool over one's eyes
- gaffed
- bamboozled
- hornswoggled
- juggled
- cheated
- burnt
- conned
- buffaloed
- spoofed
- snookered
- hoodwinked
- suckered
- faked out
- snowed
- had
- sucked in
- caught
- put on
- gammoned
- did a number on
- humbugged
- burned
- beguiled
- misled
- misinformed
- bluffed
- cozened
- deluded
- pulled one's leg
- teased
Antonyms:
took in Sentence Examples
- I took the scenic route home, enjoying the picturesque views.
- The thief took all of the jewelry from the display case.
- She took a deep breath and dived into the icy water.
- The doctor took the patient's temperature and noted a slight fever.
- I took a few minutes to myself to relax and unwind.
- The students took turns answering the questions in class.
- The hikers took a break at the summit to admire the panoramic view.
- She took a sip of coffee and savored the rich aroma.
- The interviewer took notes during the job interview.
- The child took the candy from the jar and popped it into her mouth.
FAQs About the word took in
to reduce the length of, to receive as a guest or resident, to receive as a guest or lodger, to observe and think about so as to understand, furl, attend, to dr
deceived, strung along, tricked, fooled, had on, gulled, hoaxed, duped, misguided, stung
exposed, undeceived, uncovered, told, revealed,showed up, disclosed, disillusioned, unmasked,debunked
I took the scenic route home, enjoying the picturesque views.
The thief took all of the jewelry from the display case.
She took a deep breath and dived into the icy water.
The doctor took the patient's temperature and noted a slight fever.
