partake
verb
par·take
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partaken\ pĂ€r-ËtÄ-kÉn
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partaking
Definition of partake
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
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Though young adults and people living in the West are the most likely to use CBD (20 and 21 percent, respectively), people from all demographics and regions are evidently partaking. — Marijuana Moment, BostonGlobe.com, "One in seven Americans use CBD, according to a new Gallup survey," 8 Aug. 2019 Eldridge is partaking in his first Oregon State football camp this week, months after calling his former offensive line coach. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon State center Nathan Eldridge calls for advice, and instead finds an opportunity in Corvallis: Day 2 recap," 2 Aug. 2019 Visitors will be able to explore the island of Bimini as well, although Virgin is designing the Beach Club to entice travelers with a full day for those who want to partake. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Virgin Voyages reveals new video of private Bahamas resort," 19 July 2019 Visitors can partake of Newport Rib Co. food, beer and wine. — Daily Pilot, "Biz News: Surf City high-rise business complex is sold for $97 million," 18 July 2019 Post-race, as a celebration, the little triathletes can partake in refreshments, face art, balloon art, music, games and a photo booth before the awards ceremony. — Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, "The Woodlands Family YMCA prepares for sold-out triathlon this Saturday," 16 July 2019 Chula Vista is 19th on this list, with 12.2 percent not partaking, and San Diego is 34th, with 11.5 percent. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "The $100 million question: what ever happened to True Craft?," 27 June 2019 For those who donât want to partake in the pig-dish options regular menus will be available. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Ohio City Galley schedules 2 summer parties, patio opening," 19 June 2019 Lowellâs plans for a roof deck were scuttled because cannabis consumption cannot be seen from the street, so smokers must partake in a walled-in garden at street level. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, "Cannabis restaurants are coming to California, with âbudtendersâ and âflowerâ service," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'partake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for partake
partake
verb
English Language Learners Definition of partake
formal
: 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
See the full definition for partake in the English Language Learners Dictionary
partake
verb
par·take
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partook\ -ËtuÌk \;
partaken\ -ËtÄ-kÉn \;
partaking
Kids Definition of partake
: to take a share or part
âRefreshments are in the next room, if you care to partake of them.â— Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted
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