partake

play

verb par·take \pär-ˈtāk, pər-\

Definition of partake

partook

play \pär-ˈtu̇k, pər-\;

partaken

play \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

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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 of partake from the Web

The show at Good Coat is one of three events Price will partake of while in town.

— laura demarco, cleveland.com, "Victoria Price visits Cleveland for art show, Luxe dinner and lecture inspired by father Vincent Price", 1 June 2017
The President and the Son-in-Law President Trump partook in traditional Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the nation’s war dead on Monday, a brief respite from the continuing questions about Jared Kushner’s outreach to Russian officials.

— latimes.com, "Today: The President and the Son-in-Law", 30 May 2017
The answer was never quite spelled out, but Kevin’s long history of proclaiming his love of family and home while partaking in self-destructive actions, as well as his preoccupation with Nora throughout the episode, suggested what was going on.

— spencer kornhaber and sophie gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Leftovers: Seeing Double", 28 May 2017
Outside the arena, Nashvillians can partake in an unusual catharsis: taking a sledgehammer to an old car with the opposing team’s logo painted on it.

— andrew knoll, New York Times, "N.H.L. Playoffs: What You’ll See in the Stanley Cup Finals", 28 May 2017
And having Tesla customers visit our city has the potential benefit of them shopping and staying and partaking in all of the opportunities the city has.

— robert cadwallader, star-telegram, "Tesla drivers can now recharge while watching a game in Arlington", 25 May 2017
Speaking of Sprouts, members of this market club can partake in cooking classes offered the first Saturday of each month.

— james patrick kelly, idahostatesman, "Parma Ridge Winery expands menu; Boise market plans picnic; eat Basque at Triangle Inn", 25 May 2017
But that analysis ignores the wild cards of Opress and Asajj Ventress, who also partake in that throwdown and complicate the good-bad binarism for The Clone Wars’ possibly final fifth season, arriving this fall.

— scott thill, WIRED, "Rebooted Darth Maul Closes Down The Clone Wars", 15 Mar. 2012

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Origin and Etymology of partake

back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker

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First Known Use: 1561

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Synonym Discussion of 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