partake
[ pahr-teyk ]
/ pɑrˈteɪk /
verb (used without object), par·took, par·tak·en, par·tak·ing.
to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in): He won't partake in the victory celebration.
to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of): to partake of a meal.
to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of): feelings partaking of both joy and regret.
verb (used with object), par·took, par·tak·en, par·tak·ing.
to take or have a part in; share.
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Nearby words
- part-writing,
- part.,
- part. adj.,
- part. aeq.,
- part. vic.,
- partaker,
- partan,
- parted,
- parted per tierce,
- partera
Origin of partake
1555–65; back formation from partaking, Middle English part taking, translation of Latin participātiō participation
Synonym study
1. See share1.
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partake
/ (pɑːˈteɪk) /
verb -takes, -taking, -took or -taken (mainly intr)
(foll by in) to have a share; participateto partake in the excitement
(foll by of) to take or receive a portion, esp of food or drinkeach partook of the food offered to him
(foll by of) to suggest or have some of the quality (of)music partaking of sadness
(tr) archaic to share in
Word Origin for partake
C16: back formation from partaker, earlier part taker, based on Latin particeps participant; see part, take
usage
Partake of is sometimes wrongly used as if it were a synonym of eat or drink. Correctly, one can only partake of food or drink which is available for several people to share
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