take for
verb
took for; taken for; taking for; takes for
: 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
Lucy Maud Montgomery… a usually commonsensical fellow who was anything but the … clod some people took him for.—Robert Sherrill
Robert SherrillPlease do not take me for a wimp—one of those pallid, selfless creatures who shuns disagreements entirely.—Maggie Scarf
Maggie ScarfExamples of take for in a Sentence
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The model's most iconic photos were taken for Sports Illustrated.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Don’t get taken for a ride by Tesla, or by any company.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
This action is taken for just cause and will restore integrity, enabling Police Chief Brian Wright, the Command Staff, and Department personnel to move beyond the unnecessary distractions caused by his actions and refocus on public safety and quality of life issues in our community.
—Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Don’t get taken for a ride by Tesla, or by any company.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
This action is taken for just cause and will restore integrity, enabling Police Chief Brian Wright, the Command Staff, and Department personnel to move beyond the unnecessary distractions caused by his actions and refocus on public safety and quality of life issues in our community.
—Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Take for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20for. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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