Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take stock in
idiom
/teɪk stɒk ɪn/
Definition
To have confidence in or think positively about someone or something.
Examples
- Many experts take stock in the potential of renewable energy to combat climate change.
- She didn’t take stock in his promises, knowing he often broke them.
- I tend to take stock in my friends’ opinions when making important decisions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take stock in’ means to consider something or someone important and to have faith or belief in their value or reliability.
Synonyms
- believe in
- trust
- rely on
- have faith in
- value
