partake

[ pahr-teyk ]

verb (used without object)

, par·took [pahr-, took], par·tak·en, par·tak·ing.

1. to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in ):

   He won't partake in the victory celebration.

2. to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of ):

   to partake of a meal.

3. to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of ):

   feelings partaking of both joy and regret.

verb (used with object)

, par·took [pahr-, took], par·tak·en, par·tak·ing.

1. to take or have a part in; share.

partake

/ pɑːˈteɪk /

verb

1. foll by in to have a share; participate

   to partake in the excitement

2. foll by of to take or receive a portion, esp of food or drink

   each partook of the food offered to him

3. foll by of to suggest or have some of the quality (of)

   music partaking of sadness

4. archaic.
   tr to share in

Usage

Partake of is sometimes wrongly used as if it were a synonym of eat or drink. Correctly, one can only partake of food or drink which is available for several people to share

Derived Forms

• parˈtaker, noun

Other Words From

• par·taka·ble adjective
• par·taker noun
• prepar·take verb (used without object) prepartook prepartaken prepartaking
• unpar·taken adjective
• unpar·taking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of partake¹

First recorded in 1555–65; back formation from partaking, Middle English part taking, translation of Latin participātiō “taking part”; participation

Word History and Origins

Origin of partake¹

C16: back formation from partaker, earlier part taker, based on Latin particeps participant; see part , take

Synonym Study

See share ¹.

Example Sentences

He added that there could also be incentives for state and local police departments to participate, and that those who do not "won't partake in the riches".

From BBC

This is also a fun activity that men can partake in.

From Salon

But patrons who partake before arriving will definitely have a heightened experience in the trippy rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Consider an extra day’s stay in Laguna Beach to partake of all the pleasures it has to offer, including live music, dozens of indie art galleries and, if the timing is right, the Pageant of the Masters, where costumed actors re-create classic and contemporary paintings to the tune of a live orchestra.

From Los Angeles Times

KM: I think it’s a ritual that a lot of immigrant families partake in.

From Los Angeles Times