partake

verb

par·take | \ pär-ˈtāk

, pər-\

partook\ pär-ˈtu̇k

, pər- \; partaken\ pär-ˈtā-kən

, pər- \; partaking

Definition of partake

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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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

Coming in 2020: a field station for the study of the humpback whales that migrate here each summer; guests will be able to geek out and partake in research. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "The Best Places to Travel in 2019," 7 Dec. 2018 While parents partake in the free morning yoga class or opt for a game of sand volleyball, their kids can play cornhole or giant games of Jenga and Connect Four. — Allison Bagley, Houston Chronicle, "Young entrepreneurs grow business acumen at farmers’ markets," 13 June 2018 Upon learning that the musician Maxwell was in the crowd, Foster urged a microphone into his hand and forced him to partake in a Stevie Wonder duet with Vera Wang. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Everyone Wore Pink to the BCRF’s Annual Gala," 17 May 2019 However, the Enquirer isn’t the only organization to allegedly partake in the practice that has been around for years. — Brian Flood, Fox News, "'Catch and kill' explained: Inside the practice of burying negative news stories," 24 Aug. 2018 Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cambridge spent the day partaking in a surprise royal visit to Northern Ireland with Prince William. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Stuns in Colorful Temperley London Gown for Night Out," 27 Feb. 2019 Prove the fun, cool and intellectual aspects that are going to be there for the child to partake in. — Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "On college acceptance day, 7 parenting tips for managing disappointment," 30 Apr. 2018 The next step will be for Embiid to partake in the scrimmaging for low-minute guys. — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, "Sixers coach Brett Brown respects the Heat, but won't be rushing Joel Embiid back in NBA playoffs," 15 Apr. 2018 And yet, following some trade-deadline moves and a final-month flurry, the hometown Seattle Thunderbirds gave 4,400 fans another chance last Tuesday to partake in postseason hockey, something that’s become an annual ritual. — Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times, "With NHL’s arrival looming, Seattle Thunderbirds, Everett Silvertips in local junior hockey golden era," 10 Apr. 2019

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