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take in vs listen

listen vs take in

take in and listen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
listen No No Yes No
take in (verb) listen (verb)
make (clothes) smaller hear with intention
take into one's family listen and pay attention
take up mentally pay close attention to; give heed to
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 take in and listen

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