take stock in

Idioms and Phrases

Trust, believe, attach importance to, as in He exaggerates so much that I don't take stock in anything he says . This term uses stock in the sense of “capital.” [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

The artist says the show at Selwyn has been an opportunity to stop and take stock — in this case, of the still lifes he began to paint after he learned that his viral load was undetectable.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have to take stock in the common denominator in all of these tragedies. … When we’re talking about mass shootings, and the killing of people quickly and without warning, we’re talking about assault weapons. And that’s why we’re here today. We’re here to say enough is enough,” said state Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, who brought up the recent massacres at schools in Uvalde, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee.

From Seattle Times

He said he plans to take stock in December when he may then finally apply the handbrake on a remarkable career.

From BBC

In April, Mississippi Today reported that $1.7 million in welfare money went to a pharmaceutical company Mr. Favre had invested in, and that Mr. Bryant, who knew that public funds were going to the company, had agreed to take stock in the company just after leaving office.

From New York Times

For the high school rowing community at large, it is another opportunity to take stock in the sport.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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• affirm
• approve
• buy
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• recognize
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