verb
Uncommon
partake
pah-TAYK
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.”
verb
1
To take part in an activity, or to have some of something being shared, especially food or drink.
"Guests were invited to partake in the wedding feast."
"He rarely partakes of wine, even at celebrations."
How to use partake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo join in or take a share of something, often food, drink, or an activity.
When to use it
Fairly formal or old-fashioned — "join in" or "have some" is more natural in casual speech.
Common pairings
partake in
partake of
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- partakes
- Past tense
- partook, partaken
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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."
Synonyms
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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.
