take in

Sense 1 verb

provide with shelter

Sense 2 verb

fool or hoax

The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone

Sense 3 verb

suck or take up or in

A black star absorbs all matter

Sense 4 verb

visit for entertainment

take in the sights

Sense 5 verb

call for and obtain payment of

we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts

Sense 6 verb

see or watch

view a show on television

Sense 7 verb

express willingness to have in one's home or environs

The community warmly received the refugees

Sense 8 verb

fold up

take in the sails

Sense 9 verb

take up mentally

he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

Sense 10 verb

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

How much do you make a month in your new job?

Sense 11 verb

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

We overheard the conversation at the next table

Sense 12 verb

accept

The cloth takes up the liquid

Sense 13 verb

take in, also metaphorically

The sponge absorbs water well

Sense 14 verb

take up as if with a sponge

Sense 15 verb

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

Have another bowl of chicken soup!

Sense 16 verb

take into one's family

They adopted two children from Nicaragua

Sense 17 verb

make (clothes) smaller

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