Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/
- /pɑːˈteɪk/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [pahr-teyk]
- /pɑrˈteɪk/
Definitions of partaking word
- verb without object partaking 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 partaking to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of): to partake of a meal. 1
- verb without object partaking to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of): feelings partaking of both joy and regret. 1
- verb with object partaking to take or have a part in; share. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of partaking
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Partaking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
partaking 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 50% 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.
partaking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for partaking
noun partaking
- companionate — resembling, appropriate to, or acting as a companion
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with p
- Words starting with pa
- Words starting with par
- Words starting with part
- Words starting with parta
- Words starting with partak
- Words starting with partaki
- Words starting with partakin
- Words starting with partaking