Synonyms for

Intake

Verb / ˈɪˌnteɪk / Another word for intake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the amount of fluid or air taken into the body

Synonyms & similar words

ingestion inspiration aspiration inhalation consumption breathingin uptake inlet consumption ingestion absorption admission introduction uptake reception ingress entry penetration incorporation assimilation imbibing drinking swallowing inhalation suction sucking

Synonyms by register

Formal

admission reception enrollment absorption

Informal

gulp sip swallow drag

Literary

draught quaff imbibement

Antonyms

output release exhaust discharge expulsion ejection

Common collocations

  • air intake
  • water intake
  • food intake
  • energy intake
  • patient intake
  • intake valve
  • intake manifold
  • intake process

Word family

noun intake
verb intake

Usage note

The word 'intake' can refer to the act of taking something in (like food or air) or the place where this happens (like an intake valve). It is also used in a formal context for the admission of new members or patients.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor asked about my daily water intake.
  2. Excessive intake of sugar can lead to health problems.
  3. The car's air intake is important for proper engine function.
  4. Higher intake of fruits and vegetables is linked to lower risk of disease.
  5. The factory has a high intake of new workers each year.

Quotes

  • A healthy outside starts from the inside. - Robert Urich
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates
  • Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. - B.K.S. Iyengar

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