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- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/
- /pɑːˈteɪk/
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- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/
Definitions of partake word
- verb without object partake to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in): He won't partake in the victory celebration. 1
- verb without object partake to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of): to partake of a meal. 1
- verb without object partake to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of): feelings partaking of both joy and regret. 1
- verb with object partake to take or have a part in; share. 1
- intransitive verb partake share: food, alcohol, etc. 1
- verb partake If you partake of food or drink, you eat or drink some of it. 0
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Origin of partake
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; back formation from partaking, Middle English part taking, translation of Latin participātiō participation
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Parts of speech for Partake
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
partake popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
partake usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for partake
verb partake
- break bread — to eat a meal, esp with others
- busied — actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime: busy with her work.
- busying — actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime: busy with her work.
- chow down — If you chow down on something, you eat a large amount of it quickly and with enthusiasm.
Antonyms for partake
verb partake
- forbear — to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
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