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partake
[ pahr-teyk ]
verb (used without object)
- to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in ):
He won't partake in the victory celebration.
- to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of ):
to partake of a meal.
- to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of ):
feelings partaking of both joy and regret.
verb (used with object)
- to take or have a part in; share.
partake
/ pɑːˈteɪk /
verb
- foll by in to have a share; participate
to partake in the excitement
- foll by of to take or receive a portion, esp of food or drink
each partook of the food offered to him
- foll by of to suggest or have some of the quality (of)
music partaking of sadness
- archaic.tr to share in
Usage
Derived Forms
- parˈtaker, noun
Other Words From
- par·taka·ble adjective
- par·taker noun
- prepar·take verb (used without object) prepartook prepartaken prepartaking
- unpar·taken adjective
- unpar·taking adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of partake1
Word History and Origins
Origin of partake1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
This is also a fun activity that men can partake in.
But patrons who partake before arriving will definitely have a heightened experience in the trippy rooms.
Seventy-two percent of survey respondents said they plan to celebrate Halloween this year by partaking in modern holiday traditions, including handing out candy, decorating their home, dressing in costume and carving pumpkins.
Could you tell me a bit about the Manresa pop-up you recently partook in?
He accused black sub-Saharan migrants of partaking in a “plot” to change the country's demographic profile, blaming “traitors who are working for foreign countries”.
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