Definitions

take in

[teyk-in] / ˈteɪkˌɪn /

VERB

deceive, fool

Synonyms

WEAK

beguile betray bilk bluff cheat con defraud delude do double-cross dupe flimflam four-flush gull hoodwink lie mislead pull wool over eyes swindle trick

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb receive

WEAK

assimilate comprehend digest get grasp perceive savvy see soak up take

Antonyms

WEAK

misconceive misunderstand

NOUN

trick

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment antic artifice caper catch deception device dodge escapade feat feint frolic gag gambol gimmick imposture jape jest jig lark maneuver ploy put on ruse shenanigan sleight sport stratagem stunt subterfuge tomfoolery wile

WEAK

funny business monkeyshine practical joke sleight of hand

Antonyms

STRONG

failure frankness honesty honor openness reality truth truthfulness

take-in

NOUN

trick

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment antic artifice caper catch deception device dodge escapade feat feint frolic gag gambol gimmick imposture jape jest jig lark maneuver ploy put-on ruse shenanigan sleight sport stratagem stunt subterfuge tomfoolery wile

WEAK

funny business monkeyshine practical joke sleight of hand

Antonyms

STRONG

failure frankness honesty honor openness reality truth truthfulness

Example Sentences

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We were afraid to send the hamper by Carter Pat. for fear they should think it was another Avenging Take-in.

From New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

take in

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