partaken

par·take

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/
- /pɑːˈteɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/

Definitions of partaken word

verb without object partaken 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 partaken to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of): to partake of a meal. 1
verb without object partaken to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of): feelings partaking of both joy and regret. 1
verb with object partaken to take or have a part in; share. 1

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Origin of partaken

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 Partaken

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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partaken 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.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

partaken usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for partaken

adj partaken

conjunct — joined; united
give and take — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
interactive — acting one upon or with the other.
interdependent — mutually dependent; depending on each other.
mutual — possessed, experienced, performed, etc., by each of two or more with respect to the other; reciprocal: to have mutual respect.

adjective partaken

intermutual — (obsolete) mutual.

All 6 Synonyms of partaken