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take someone as someone

to assume that someone is someone or a type of person. I took her as some sort of crank. She didn't want to be taken as some sort of busybody.

See also: take

take something as something

Fig. to assume that something is intended a certain way. I took your comments as a severe criticism. Sam's actions were taken as constructive.

See also: take