intake (English)
Where does "intake" come from?
The English verb 'intake' originated as a dialectal term from Northern England and Scotland[1]. It was formed as a deverbal verb derived from the phrasal construction 'take in'[1]. Its meaning directly reflects this parent phrase, signifying to draw or bring something in from the outside.
Full etymology tree
- intake (English), 'To take in or draw in; to bring in from outside.'
- deverbal take in (English), 'To receive.'
Descendants and derived words
- intake manifold (English)
- intaker (English)
- intake system (English)
Sources
Updated October 2026
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