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replete vs take in

take in vs replete

replete is an adjective but take in is not an adjective.

replete and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
replete No Yes Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of replete; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than replete:
  • replete: fill to satisfaction
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of replete include consume, have, ingest, take.
replete (adjective) take in (adjective)
(followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
replete (verb) take in (verb)
fill to satisfaction make (clothes) smaller
take into one's family
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 replete and take in

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