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take in vs put up

put up vs take in

take in and put up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
put up No No Yes No
As verbs, put up is a hypernym of take in; that is, put up is a word with a broader meaning than take in:
  • take in: provide with shelter
  • put up: provide someone with accomodation
Other hypernyms of take in include domiciliate, house.
take in (verb) put up (verb)
make (clothes) smaller preserve in a can or tin
take into one's family put up with something or somebody unpleasant
take up mentally propose as a candidate for some honor
fool or hoax place so as to be noticed
serve oneself to, or consume regularly construct, build, or erect
take up as if with a sponge make available for sale at an auction
fold up provide
express willingness to have in one's home or environs provide someone with accomodation
accept mount or put up
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 put up

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