English · Word Candidate

intake

/ˈɪnteɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: intakes · intaking · intook · intaken

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The beginning of a contraction or narrowing in a tube or cylinder.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To take in or draw in; to bring in from outside.

Verb

Well, I "intook" the general situation west of the Mississippi because I did not get much of a chance to see things east of the Mississippi.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “intake” mean?

The place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet.

Is “intake” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.