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lead astray vs take in

take in vs lead astray

lead astray and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead astray No No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hyponym of lead astray; that is, take in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lead astray:
  • lead astray: cause someone to believe an untruth
  • take in: fool or hoax
lead astray (verb) take in (verb)
cause someone to believe an untruth make (clothes) smaller
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions take into one's family
teach immoral behavior to take up mentally
fool or hoax
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between lead astray and take in

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