partake

verb

par·​take pär-ˈtāk How to pronounce partake (audio)
pər-
partook pär-ˈtu̇k How to pronounce partake (audio)
pər-
; partaken pär-ˈtā-kən How to pronounce partake (audio)
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 fortunesA. W. Kinglake
partaker noun
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
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From Thursday through Saturday, Gov. Ned Lamont will partake in the National Governors Association’s 2025 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., according to his spokesperson. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025 Guests can also partake in classic Hawaiian activities, such as hula dancing, ʻukulele lessons, and lei making. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 Starting Bucks shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. is partaking in the AT&T Dunk Contest on Saturday, alongside two-time reigning champion Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic, rookie Chicago Bulls small forward Matas Buzelis, and rookie San Antonio Spurs wing Stephon Castle. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 While here, be sure to partake in one of the property’s many activities, from astrology sessions and foraging classes to cold plunges and candle making. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for partake

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of partake was in 1561

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Cite this Entry

“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

partake

verb
par·​take pär-ˈtāk How to pronounce partake (audio)
pər-
partook -ˈtu̇k How to pronounce partake (audio) ; partaken -ˈtā-kən How to pronounce partake (audio) ; 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
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