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partake

[pahr-teyk]

verb (used without object)

partook, partaken, partaking. 
  1. to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed byin ).

    He won't partake in the victory celebration.

  2. to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed byof ).

    to partake of a meal.

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

    feelings partaking of both joy and regret.



verb (used with object)

partook, partaken, partaking. 
  1. to take or have a part in; share.

partake

/ ɑːˈٱɪ /

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

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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
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Other Word Forms

  • partakable adjective
  • partaker noun
  • prepartake verb (used without object)
  • unpartaken adjective
  • unpartaking adjective
  • 貹ˈٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of partake1

First recorded in 1555–65; back formation from partaking, Middle English part taking, translation of Latin 貹پپō “taking part”; participation
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Word History and Origins

Origin of partake1

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

See share 1.
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Example Sentences

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Along with boozy drag brunches and dancing at the Pink Pony Club, partake in L.A.-area activities and events this Pride Month that serve as a lifeline for queer community and creativity.

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Both were once married or partnered up, but now they’re all living single and happy to partake in Bunny’s bottomless bar and wine cellar.

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The King and Queen later partook in a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada's governor general.

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Although raised Hindu, Pi partakes of religious services from many sects.

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Quandt, the ex-husband of Goebbels' wife, was judged to be a Mitläufer, meaning someone who accepted Nazi ideology but did not directly partake in its crimes.

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