Partake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɑɹˈteɪk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Partake is a verb meaning (formal) To take part in an activity; to participate. [with in].
Meaning
(formal) To take part in an activity; to participate. [with in].
More Meanings
- (formal) To take a share or portion. [with of or in]
- (archaic) To have something of the properties, character, or office. [with of]
Example Sentences
Will you partake of some food?
Brutes partake in this faculty.
The people are encouraged to perceive their liberation in historic terms and to trust that new events will partake of past glories.
The steak and chips partaken of for lunch seemed now to belong to another decade. He regretfully recognized the fact that he would not make a success of a hunger strike.
Word Forms
- partakes
- partaking
- partook
- partaken
Synonyms for partake
Depending on context, synonyms include touch, share.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include share, touch, participate, attend, engage, join.
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