partake

verb

par·​take pär-ˈtāk 

pər-

partook pär-ˈtu̇k 

pər-

; partaken pär-ˈtā-kən 

pər-

; partaking

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)

were invited to partake of a dinner

3

: to possess or share a certain nature or attribute

the experience partakes of a mystical quality

partake in each other's sorrows and joys

transitive verb

: to take part in

… adventurers who were willing to partake his fortunes …

—A. W. Kinglake

partaker noun

Synonyms of partake

• participate

Choose the Right Synonym for partake

share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others.

share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing.

shared my toys with the others

participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

Examples of partake in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

First Fridays is one of KC’s ultimate experiences, bringing together thousands of people in the Crossroads area to partake in vendors, food, music, and of course, art. —Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026

Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly partaking in a citywide shooting spree that left four people injured, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a statement. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026

What to see today Catch a glimpse of what the locals are doing, likely gathering for potlucks on the beach or partaking in water sports like surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026

In the real world, however, Mercury in Gemini can feel like suddenly wanting to say yes to every invite, or partaking in conversation with people from different walks of life. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for partake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

partake

verb

par·​take pär-ˈtāk 

pər-

partook -ˈtu̇k  ; partaken -ˈtā-kən  ; partaking

1

a

: to take a share or part

partake of a meal

b

: to take part in something

all may partake in the ceremony

2

: to have some of the qualities of something

the story partook of the nature of drama

partaker noun