take for

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Definition

Verb (transitive) 1. To assume or believe something about someone or something, often without full evidence or consideration. - This meaning involves forming a belief or opinion, frequently one that is mistaken or based on a superficial impression. 2. To regard or consider someone or something in a specific way. - This meaning involves holding a particular view or judgment.

Usage and Examples

The verb phrase 'take for' is used with an object (a person or thing) and is often followed by a noun or noun phrase describing the assumed identity or characteristic.

  • Basic Structure: take [someone/something] for [a type of person/thing]

  • Examples:

    • With his elegant suit and confident manner, people often take him for a successful CEO. (People assume he is a CEO.)
    • I'm sorry, I took you for someone else. (I mistakenly believed you were a different person.)
    • One should not take her quiet nature for a lack of intelligence. (One should not mistakenly consider her quietness to mean she is not intelligent.)
    • His dedication can be taken for granted if you don't acknowledge it. (His dedication can be assumed to always be there without appreciation.)
Advanced Usage and Notes
  • 'Take for granted': This is a very common fixed phrase with two related meanings:
    • To assume something is true without questioning it.
      • We take it for granted that the sun will rise every morning.
    • To fail to appreciate someone or something because they are always present or available.
      • He never says thank you; he just takes her for granted.
  • The phrase often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of proof, a mistaken judgment, or a failure to appreciate.
Variants and Related Words
  • Assume (verb): To suppose something to be the case without proof.
  • Mistake for (verb phrase): To wrongly identify someone or something as another. (e.g., )
  • Presume (verb): To suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
Synonyms
  • Assume
  • Believe to be
  • Suppose
  • Reckon
  • Consider
Related Phrasal Verbs / Idioms
  • Take someone/something as...: To interpret or understand in a particular way.
    • Please take my comments as constructive criticism.
  • Take it that...: To assume or understand that something is the case.
    • I take it that you agree, since you're not objecting.
Verb
  1. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
    • take for granted
    • view as important
    • hold these truths to be self-evident
    • I hold him personally responsible

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