partook
pär-ˈtu̇k 
pər-
; partaken
pär-ˈtā-kən
pər-
; partaking
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
: to take part in
adventurers who were willing to partake his fortunes—
A. W. Kinglake
A. W. Kinglake
partaker
noun
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
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Reading it the right way, Willy taught me, is to partake in Joyce’s pleasure, to share it.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Though Brody shows the following morning, the damage is done in more ways than one: the audience later finds out that Mirren witnessed Bess and Dan partaking in the affair, which leads to tension and tumult between the mother and daughter, and eventually the Sinclairs at large.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
Springsteen said during Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast that he was approached to partake in the film that only spans a sliver of his life and career.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Keeping with the spirit of Black Wall Street, event-goers can also partake in panel discussions on real estate investment, learn about programs to assist first-time homebuyers and enjoy a networking brunch for aspiring entrepreneurs.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Though Brody shows the following morning, the damage is done in more ways than one: the audience later finds out that Mirren witnessed Bess and Dan partaking in the affair, which leads to tension and tumult between the mother and daughter, and eventually the Sinclairs at large.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
Springsteen said during Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast that he was approached to partake in the film that only spans a sliver of his life and career.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Keeping with the spirit of Black Wall Street, event-goers can also partake in panel discussions on real estate investment, learn about programs to assist first-time homebuyers and enjoy a networking brunch for aspiring entrepreneurs.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for partake
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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