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Words with a similar base: take_in

'take_in'

[take_in.v.01] as in: provide with shelter

'take_in'

[gull.v.02] as in: fool or hoax

Examples:
The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
You can't fool me!

'take_in'

[absorb.v.06] as in: suck or take up or in

Examples:
A black star absorbs all matter

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[take_in.v.04] as in: visit for entertainment

Examples:
take in the sights

'take_in'

[collect.v.02] as in: call for and obtain payment of

Examples:
we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts
he collected the rent

'take_in'

[watch.v.03] as in: see or watch

Examples:
view a show on television
This program will be seen all over the world
view an exhibition
Catch a show on Broadway
see a movie

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[receive.v.05] as in: express willingness to have in one's home or environs

Examples:
The community warmly received the refugees

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[take_in.v.08] as in: fold up

Examples:
take in the sails

'take_in'

[absorb.v.02] as in: take up mentally

Examples:
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

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[gain.v.08] as in: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

Examples:
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month

'take_in'

[catch.v.14] as in: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

Examples:
We overheard the conversation at the next table

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[take_in.v.12] as in: accept

Examples:
The cloth takes up the liquid

'take_in'

[absorb.v.04] as in: take in, also metaphorically

Examples:
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words

'take_in'

[take_in.v.14] as in: take up as if with a sponge

'take_in'

[consume.v.02] as in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly

Examples:
Have another bowl of chicken soup!
I don't take sugar in my coffee

'take_in'

[adopt.v.05] as in: take into one's family

Examples:
They adopted two children from Nicaragua

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[take_in.v.17] as in: make (clothes) smaller

Examples:
Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight