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

• consume
• eat
• ingest
• put away
• put down
• 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

Out since Opening Day with a right hamstring strain, Lewis partook in sliding drills during batting practice Wednesday and is now hopeful for the days ahead. —Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025

Abrego Garcia was suspected of partaking in labor/human trafficking, according to a 2022 Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) report obtained by Fox News. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025

To keep with tradition, guests can partake in Tsougrisma (a traditional Greek game played with clinking red eggs) upon arrival. —Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Now a team of Canadian researchers has added another warning to partaking too vigorously in cannabis: dementia. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025

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
• eastlake
• forsake
• 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