partake

verb par·take \ pär-ˈtāk , pər- \

|Updated on: 9 Jul 2018

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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

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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

Every actor portraying a Southerner does not have to partake in one or all of these activities.

— Southern Living, "Annoying Things Movies Always Get Wrong About the South," 3 July 2018
With the summer months typically bringing the masses to Seabrook to partake in sun and saltwater, Craig is excited to open this new Hubcap's doors.

— craig hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "Hubcap Grill's new Seabrook location edges closer to opening," 18 June 2018
For those who want to partake in such a rare event, the Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just be prepared.

— meg jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Foul-smelling corpse flower expected to bloom Wednesday at Domes," 12 June 2018
Who is harmed, materially, by Times readers partaking of the 2018 brunch-banter cliché that Chalamet would do well at Fire Island?

— spencer kornhaber, The Atlantic, "What 'The Age of the Twink' Actually Means," 15 May 2018
Chocolate lovers are more likely to be younger, more physically active and have fewer chronic health issues than those who don't partake, according to the study.

— maria carter, Woman's Day, "Researchers Say Eating Chocolate Every Day Can Have Serious Health Benefits," 17 July 2016
Cobalt Lodge and Rehab Presents, Create your own Potted Herb Garden: Tuesday, June 26, at 1:30 p.m. Drive yourself or hop on the Senior Van to partake in this fun project while 'Making Their Day', the residents at Cobalt.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 June 2018
In total, some 55 million Americans will partake in the pay-by-phone trend this year, accounting for more than 25 percent of smartphone users 14 and older in the nation.

— jennifer van grove, sandiegouniontribune.com, "For mobile pay users, Starbucks beats Apple, Google and Samsung," 22 May 2018
Over the course of the event, 82 women partook in a red carpet protest to highlight gender inequality in the film industry.

— emma sarran webster, Teen Vogue, "Asia Argento Said Cannes Film Festival Was Harvey Weinstein’s “Hunting Ground”," 21 May 2018

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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

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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partake Synonyms

Phrases

break bread;

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.