Phrasal Verb: Take in

Meaning: Absorb information

Example: The lecture was rather boring and I didn't TAKE IN much of what the lecturer said.

Meaning: Deceive

Example: She TOOK me IN with her story until someone told me the truth.

Meaning: Make clothes smaller

Example: The jacket was far too big around the shoulders, so I had it TAKEN IN so that I could wear it.

Meaning: Assume care or support

Example: The family TOOK IN the three homeless kittens.