Intake Definition

ĭntāk
noun
The act or process of taking in.
Webster's New World
The place at which a fluid is taken into a pipe, channel, etc.
Webster's New World
The amount or thing taken in.
Webster's New World
A narrowing; an abrupt lessening in breadth.
Webster's New World
The amount of energy taken in.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb

To take or draw in (in all the senses of the noun).

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Other Word Forms of Intake

Noun

Singular:
intake
Plural:
intakes

Origin of Intake

  • From English dialectal (Northern England/Scotland), deverbal of take in, equivalent to in- +‎ take. More at in-, take.

    From Wiktionary

Intake Sentence Examples

  • As he opened the door and she caught a glimpse of the music room, he heard her sharp intake of breath.

  • As for diet, the suggestion was to avoid refined carbohydrates and increase intake of antioxidant foods.

  • In order for your body to use dietary vitamin D, you also need to include a healthy intake of fat.

  • She ignored his quick intake of breath and surprised expression.

  • In this study, unlike the Saskatchewan study, urine albumin was not related to U intake.

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Words Starting With

IININT

Words Ending With

EKEAKE

Unscrambles

intake

Words Starting With I and Ending With E

Starts With I & Ends With EStarts With IN & Ends With EStarts With I & Ends With KE

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With I6 Letter Words Ending With E