partake
Partake (verb) means to take part in an activity, or to have some of something being shared, especially food or drink. Example: “Guests were invited to partake in the wedding feast.”
How to use partake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo join in or take a share of something, often food, drink, or an activity.
Fairly formal or old-fashioned — "join in" or "have some" is more natural in casual speech.
Word forms
partook past tense, partaken past tense, partakes singular
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Guests were invited to _____ in the wedding feast.
Etymology
A back-formation from "part-taking," modeled on the Latin particeps, "one who takes part."
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Rhymes for partake
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What does “partake” mean?
The word “partake” means to take part in an activity, or to have some of something being shared, especially food or drink. In plain terms, to join in or take a share of something, often food, drink, or an activity.
How do you pronounce “partake”?
“Partake” is pronounced pah-TAYK (/pɑɹˈteɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “partake” in a sentence?
Here is “partake” used in a sentence: “Guests were invited to partake in the wedding feast.”
What part of speech is “partake”?
“Partake” is a verb.
Where does the word “partake” come from?
The word “partake” comes from Latin. A back-formation from "part-taking," modeled on the Latin particeps, "one who takes part.".
Is “partake” a common word?
“Partake” is an uncommon word in modern English.