take in

verb

1. provide with shelter
2. fool or hoax"The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"
3. suck or take up or in"A black star absorbs all matter"
4. visit for entertainment"take in the sights"
5. call for and obtain payment of"we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"
6. see or watch"view a show on television"
7. express willingness to have in one's home or environs"The community warmly received the refugees"
8. fold up"take in the sails"
9. take up mentally"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
10. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages"How much do you make a month in your new job?"
11. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers"We overheard the conversation at the next table"
12. accept"The cloth takes up the liquid"