partake
verb
par·take pär-ˈtāk 
pər-
partook pär-ˈtu̇k
pər-
; partaken pär-ˈtā-kən 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 fortunes
A. W. Kinglake
A. W. Kinglake partaker noun
Synonyms
- participate
- share
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web In the days of the El Cortez, however, attendees were able to partake in a more personal experience. Madison Geering, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Shirkey and other legislative leaders did not partake in this effort, drawing Trump's ire. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2022 That means fewer kids will be able to partake in the program. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2022 While Peaks of Performance will allow visitors to partake in colorful photo-worthy moments, Shoot in the Stars will deliver a dream-like atmosphere, where attendees will be able to grab refreshments and take a break from the festival. James Dinh, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2022 The smartphone pulled the internet away from the desk and into the pocket and purse, where everyone could partake of it at any time, and then all the time. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2022 Those keen on more spirits can partake of more than a dozen American whiskeys among other traditional southern cocktails such as mint juleps and the Mississippi Moonlight, made with blackberry moonshine, blackberries and lemonade. Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Jan. 2022 Guests there can also partake of Shack wine, Shackmeister Ale, local brews from Sun King Brewery and seasonal lemonades — pomegranate yuzu, apple ciderade and a cranberry citrus punch are currently on the menu. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2021 Cleveland will persevere through the pandemic but must also position itself to make societal changes needed to allow all residents to partake in prosperity, Jackson said during his 2020 State of the City address. Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020 See More
Madison Geering, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Shirkey and other legislative leaders did not partake in this effort, drawing Trump's ire. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2022 That means fewer kids will be able to partake in the program. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2022 While Peaks of Performance will allow visitors to partake in colorful photo-worthy moments, Shoot in the Stars will deliver a dream-like atmosphere, where attendees will be able to grab refreshments and take a break from the festival. James Dinh, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2022 The smartphone pulled the internet away from the desk and into the pocket and purse, where everyone could partake of it at any time, and then all the time. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2022 Those keen on more spirits can partake of more than a dozen American whiskeys among other traditional southern cocktails such as mint juleps and the Mississippi Moonlight, made with blackberry moonshine, blackberries and lemonade. Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Jan. 2022 Guests there can also partake of Shack wine, Shackmeister Ale, local brews from Sun King Brewery and seasonal lemonades — pomegranate yuzu, apple ciderade and a cranberry citrus punch are currently on the menu. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2021 Cleveland will persevere through the pandemic but must also position itself to make societal changes needed to allow all residents to partake in prosperity, Jackson said during his 2020 State of the City address. Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
back-formation from partaker, alteration of part taker
First Known Use
1561, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Kids Definition
partake
verb
par·take pär-ˈtāk
partook
-ˈtu̇k
; partaken -ˈtā-kən
; partaking : to take a share or part
"Refreshments are in the next room, if you care to partake of them." Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchantedpartook
verb
1
as in participated
to take a share or part we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- participated
- shared
- knew
- experienced
- tasted
- received
- underwent
- encountered
- saw
- felt
- endured
- met
- accepted
2
as in ate
to take a meal "let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us Synonyms & Similar Words
- ate
- dined
- feasted
- fed
- snacked
- fared
- refreshed
- broke bread
- victualled
- victualed
- supped
- banqueted
- nibbled
- lunched
- noshed
- picnicked
- gorged
- breakfasted
- glutted
- overate
- grazed
- repasted
- dug in
- overfed
- boarded
- dined out
- messed
- picked
- pigged out
- chowed (down)
- gormandized
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fasted
- dieted