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take in vs suck up

suck up vs take in

take in and suck up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
suck up No No Yes No
As verbs, take in and suck up are synonyms defined as:
  • take in and suck up: take in, also metaphorically
Other synonyms of take in include absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, take up.
take in (verb) suck up (verb)
make (clothes) smaller try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
take into one's family take in, also metaphorically
take up mentally ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
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 suck up

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