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partaker

par·take
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahr-teyk]
    • /pɑrˈteɪk/
    • /pɑːˈteɪkə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-teyk]
    • /pɑrˈteɪk/

Definitions of partaker word

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

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Origin of partaker

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 Partaker

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

partaker 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

partaker usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for partaker

noun partaker

  • bedfellow — You refer to two things or people as bedfellows when they have become associated or related in some way.
  • compurgator — one who testified in a compurgation
  • guest — Edgar A(lbert) 1881–1959, U.S. journalist and writer of verse, born in England.
  • ins — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
  • litigant — a person engaged in a lawsuit.

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