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take in vs replete

replete vs take in

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

take in and replete both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
replete No Yes Yes No
As verbs, replete is a hyponym of take in; that is, replete is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take in:
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  • replete: fill to satisfaction
take in (adjective) replete (adjective)
(followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
take in (verb) replete (verb)
make (clothes) smaller fill to satisfaction
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 take in and replete

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