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take in

To deceive; to hoodwink.
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Submitted on August 30, 2012

Additional definitions for 'take in':

take inTo foster or adopt a child informally.
take inTo shorten or make it smaller.
take inTo absorb or comprehend.
take inTo receive into your home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
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The phrase "take in" can be translated to Vietnamese as "tiếp nhận" or "hiểu". The appropriate translation may depend on the context in which it is used. If you provide more context, I can give a more accurate translation.

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