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take for

1 of 1verb
/ˈteɪk fɔr/
Forms:takes for,taking for,took for,taken for
1

to see something or someone in a certain way

  • I always take my friend for an expert when it comes to computer issues.
  • I take you for an honest person; I trust what you say.
  • I take him for an expert in the field because of his extensive knowledge and experience.
Synonyms:
view asholddeem
2

to interpret something with a specific viewpoint or assumption

  • The question was taken for a genuine inquiry.
  • The proposal was taken for a bold and innovative idea.
  • The confusion was taken for a misunderstanding.
  • The criticism was taken for constructive feedback.
  • She took his silence for agreement during the meeting.
3

to deceive someone, typically in a way that results in financial loss

  • The scam artist tried to take me for all my savings with a fake investment scheme.
  • Be aware of online scams that attempt to take users for personal information and financial details.
  • The fake charity organization tried to take compassionate donors for large sums of money.
  • The landlord took the tenants for an extra month's rent by exploiting a lease loophole.
  • The fake investment scheme took many unsuspecting investors for thousands of dollars.