Be taken with Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈteɪkən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
bee TAY-kun with
bˈiː/ /tˈeɪkən/ /wˈɪð
bee TAY-kun with
Definition
To be very interested in, impressed by, or attracted to someone or something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary; often used with positive emotions or admiration. Commonly followed by a noun ('be taken with the idea'). Use 'with,' not 'by.' Can refer to people or things.
Spanish: sentirse atraído por - quedar impresionado porPortuguese (BR): ficar encantado com - interessar-se porPortuguese (PT): ficar encantado com - interessar-se porChinese (Simplified): 对…着迷 - 被…吸引Chinese (Traditional): 對…著迷 - 被…吸引Hindi: से प्रभावित होना - मोहित होनाArabic: منبهر بـ - مُعجب بـBengali: মুগ্ধ - আকৃষ্টRussian: впечатлён - увлечён - очарованJapanese: 心を奪われる - 魅了されるVietnamese: bị thu hút - bị ấn tượng - bị cuốn hútKorean: 매료되다 - 반하다Turkish: etkilenmek - hayran kalmakUrdu: متاثر ہونا - دل موہ لیناIndonesian: bị cuốn hút - bị ấn tượng
Example Sentences
I was taken with her smile.
basic
We were taken with the idea of visiting Japan.
basic
She was taken with the new painting in the gallery.
basic
He was really taken with the story she told at dinner.
natural
I wasn't sure at first, but I quickly became taken with the little town.
natural
She could see he was taken with her right away.
natural