First Known Use: 1561
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partake
verb par·take \pär-ˈtāk, pər-\
: to have a share or part of something along with others
: to join with others in doing something : to take part in something
: to have some of the qualities of something
par·took\-ˈtu̇k\par·tak·en\-ˈtā-kən\par·tak·ing
Full Definition of PARTAKE
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)
3
: to possess or share a certain nature or attribute <the experience partakes of a mystical quality>
transitive verb
: to take part in
— par·tak·er noun
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Origin of PARTAKE
back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker
Related to PARTAKE
- Synonyms
- participate, share
Synonym Discussion of 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>.
Rhymes with PARTAKE
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PARTAKE Defined for Kids
partake
verb par·take \pär-ˈtāk\
par·took \-ˈtu̇k\par·tak·en \-ˈtā-kən\par·tak·ing
Definition of PARTAKE for Kids
: to take a share or part <“Refreshments are in the next room, if you care to partake of them.” — Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted>
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