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 of intake

• 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

The company is also developing low-sugar and zero-sugar variants to cater to consumers who are conscious of their sugar intake. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026

The exit consultation matters as much as the intake. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026

Expect a one-on-one intake consultation on arrival to build your wellness plan, biometric testing that can include bloodwork, hormone panels and sleep tracking analysis, and an exit consultation with personalized advice to continue at home. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

Similarly, omega-3 supplements may take six weeks to a few months of regular intake to show improvement in the body. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026

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