intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure

2

a

: a taking in

b(1)

: the amount taken in

(2)

: something (such as energy) taken in : input

Synonyms

• input

Examples of intake in a Sentence

You should limit your daily intake of fats and sugars.

a larger intake of fluids

the recommended daily intakes of selected vitamins

a sudden intake of breath

Recent Examples on the Web

Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025

One study linked higher dietary choline intake with a significant decrease in body fat, waist circumference, and overall body weight.17 However, research on whole eggs and weight loss remains mixed. —Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025

Try adding a few of the foods on this list to your diet for a nutritious way to increase your magnesium intake. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2025

Higher ocean temperatures may also reduce the availability of fish and seafood, lowering protein intake and changing microbiota composition, especially in low- and middle-income countries. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing intake

• intake manifold

Rhymes for intake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: a place where liquid or air is taken into something (as a pump)

2

: the act of taking in

an intake of breath

3

: something taken in

inadequate food intake

Medical Definition

intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: the act or process of taking in

intake and exhalation of gases

2

: the amount taken in

reduce fluid intake to four cups daily

—D. R. Zimmerman