partake
par·take
verb \pär-ˈtāk, pər-\par·took\-ˈtu̇k\par·tak·en\-ˈtā-kən\par·tak·ing
Definition of PARTAKE
intransitive verb
1
: to take part in or experience something along with others <partake in the revelry> <partake of the good life>
2
: to have a portion (as of food or drink)
3
: to possess or share a certain nature or attribute <the experience partakes of a mystical quality>
transitive verb
: to take part in
— par·tak·er noun
Examples of PARTAKE
- a story that partakes of the nature of poetry
- <we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity>
Origin of PARTAKE
back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker
First Known Use: 1561
Related to PARTAKE
- Synonyms
- participate, share
See Synonym Discussion at share
Rhymes with PARTAKE
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