understand or absorb
There was so much information in the lecture that I couldn't take it all in.
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deceive
She was completely taken in by the scam and lost a lot of money.
adopt as one's own (idea, viewpoint, etc.)
After listening to the debate, she took in several of the opposing arguments and reconsidered her position.
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1. understand or absorb
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to fully understand or remember new information, or to notice details around you
There was so much information in the lecture that I couldn't take it all in.
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to trick or deceive someone so that they believe something that is not true
She was completely taken in by the scam and lost a lot of money.
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to accept and adopt an idea, belief, or viewpoint as your own, often after considering or being exposed to it.
After listening to the debate, she took in several of the opposing arguments and reconsidered her position.
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