take for

verb

took for; taken for; taking for; takes for
Synonyms of take fornext

transitive verb

: to suppose (someone) to be (a particular kind of person) : to perceive (someone) as (something)
What do you take me for?
"I think I do understand. I'm not such a dull fellow as you take me for."—Lucy Maud Montgomery
… a usually commonsensical fellow who was anything but the … clod some people took him for.—Robert Sherrill
Please do not take me for a wimp—one of those pallid, selfless creatures who shuns disagreements entirely.—Maggie Scarf

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Those businesses may still be worth more together, but that conclusion can no longer be taken for granted. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Doe’s childhood, described in court records and his testimony, lacked much of the stability most children take for granted. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The statement said the necessary steps will be taken for the subsequent reopening of the Santa Teresa and Columbus border crossings in New Mexico, without specifying dates. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The result is the Fusion Wind Turbine, a hybrid renewable energy system designed specifically for communities where grid reliability cannot be taken for granted. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take for

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take for was in 1535

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“Take for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20for. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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