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

• consume
• eat
• tuck (away or in)

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

This mystery is critical to anyone who partakes in the digital world because multiplication is a foundational operation for computers. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

The reason has never been publicly given, but his lawyers have said their client is on his best behavior, working in the chapel library and partaking in a substance abuse treatment program. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

In addition to learning new experiences, like the one provided by the fire department, campers also partake in music therapy, sports, water play, talent shows and more. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

And as the ships’ names imply, a voyage on any one of these vessels is one that is designed to bring happiness to all who partake. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 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