Definition of partake
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
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The first known use of partake was in 1561
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