partook
pär-ˈtu̇k 
pər-
; partaken
pär-ˈtā-kən
pər-
; partaking
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
: to take part in
adventurers who were willing to partake his fortunes—
A. W. Kinglake
A. W. Kinglake
partaker
noun
Synonyms
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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The ritzy Colorado ski town has been filled with A-listers recently: Stars like Bella Hadid, Mariah Carey, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez have all decided to hit the slopes there—or, in some cases, just partake in the après-ski activities instead (bring on the hot chocolate!).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Not to partake in silly debates that can be clipped up for social media later on.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Human ideas may partake of eternal truths, but they are applied by fallible individuals within a particular time and a particular place.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
There, children can learn about petroglyphs, partake in hula dancing lessons, build volcanic structures, hunt for lizards and other gentle wildlife on the property, or splash around in the many pools on the property.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Not to partake in silly debates that can be clipped up for social media later on.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Human ideas may partake of eternal truths, but they are applied by fallible individuals within a particular time and a particular place.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
There, children can learn about petroglyphs, partake in hula dancing lessons, build volcanic structures, hunt for lizards and other gentle wildlife on the property, or splash around in the many pools on the property.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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