take for

verb6

1. •
   To regard as.

   • Does he take me for a fool?
2. •
   To consider mistakenly.

   • Sorry, I took you for someone else.
3. •
   (informal) To defraud; to rip off.

   • Pinkett is angry that George betrayed his trust and took him for $100K.
4. •
   Bring (a person) to acquire (a thing).

   • Jim took his daughter for ice cream.
5. •
   To go towards.

   • The fox took for Westhide wood.
   • The coward chose to take for the hills, rather than stand and fight.
6. •
   To account for; to charge for; to scan.

   • ”Have you taken for a bag?” “Yes, I’ve scanned it and charged you an extra 25p, you would’ve had to pay £4.75 but now that’ll be £5.00 please.”