take for
The phrase "take for" is often used to describe assumptions or misinterpretations about someone or something.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To assume or believe something about someone or something, often incorrectly.
Example
- I took him for a teacher because he was carrying a stack of books.
- She took the painting for an original, but it was a replica.
C1Colloquial
(informal)To deceive or cheat someone.
Example
- He was taken for a ride by the scam artist.
- They took her for all her savings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take for":
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