take for - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

take for

to see something or someone in a certain wayto see something or someone in a certain way

Examples

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 as hold deem

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Third Person

takes for

Present Participle

taking for

Past Tense

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Past Participle

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 as hold deem

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.