Intake

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

Definitions of intake

noun the process of taking something in

Example Sentences

A1 I need to monitor my daily water intake.

A2 The doctor advised me to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables.

B1 The intake of sugar in my diet has been reduced significantly.

B2 The athlete carefully tracks his protein intake to ensure optimal performance.

C1 The nutritionist analyzed my calorie intake and recommended adjustments.

C2 The hospital has a strict intake process for new patients.

Examples of intake in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended reducing your daily intake of sugar.

informal You should cut back on your intake of junk food.

slang I need to watch my intake of carbs if I want to lose weight.

figurative Increasing your intake of knowledge will help you excel in your career.

Grammatical Forms of intake

• past tense: intook
• plural: intakes
• comparative: more intake
• superlative: most intake
• present tense: intakes
• future tense: will intake
• perfect tense: have intaken
• continuous tense: is intaking
• singular: intake
• positive degree: intake
• infinitive: to intake
• gerund: intaking
• participle: intaken

Origin and Evolution of intake

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'intake' originated from Middle English, specifically from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the noun 'take' meaning 'act of taking or receiving'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intake' has evolved to refer to various contexts such as the amount of fluid taken in by an engine, the process of taking something in, or the act of absorbing information or ideas.