Pronunciation: /teɪk ɪn/
noun a person who is taken in, such as a guest or lodger
A1 I like to take in the view from my balcony every morning.
A2 She enjoys going to art galleries to take in the beautiful paintings.
B1 It's important to take in all the information before making a decision.
B2 The concert was so amazing, I couldn't take in all the details at once.
C1 The professor's lecture was difficult to take in due to its complexity.
C2 As a seasoned traveler, she knows how to take in the culture of each new place she visits.
verb to allow someone to stay in one's home or lodging
A1 I take in the beautiful view from my window every morning.
A2 She takes in stray animals and gives them a loving home.
B1 The tour guide explained how the ancient ruins take in thousands of visitors each year.
B2 As an artist, I take in inspiration from my surroundings to create new pieces.
C1 The detective was able to take in all the evidence and solve the case.
C2 The professor's lecture was so complex that it was hard to take in all the information at once.
formal The art gallery allows visitors to take in the beautiful paintings at their own pace.
informal Let's find a good spot to sit and take in the view of the sunset.
slang I can't believe I got to take in that awesome concert last night!
figurative It takes time to fully take in the magnitude of such a tragic event.
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