Definitions for partake
pɑrˈteɪkpar·take

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. partakeverb

   have some of the qualities or attributes of something

2. partake, share, partake inverb

   have, give, or receive a share of

   "We shared the cake"

3. partake, touchverb

   consume

   "She didn't touch her food all night"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. partakeverb

   To take part in an activity; to participate

2. partakeverb

   To share (of)

   Will you partake of some food?

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Partakeverb

   1. To share; to have part in.

   By and by, thy bosom shall partake
   The secrets of my heart. William Shakespeare.

   At season fit,
   Let her with thee partake, what thou hast heard. John Milton.

   My royal father lives,
   Let ev’ry one partake the general joy. Dryden.

   2. To admit to part; to extend participation. Obsolete.

   My friend, hight Philemon, I did partake
   Of all my love, and all my privity,
   Who greatly joyous seemed for my sake. Fa. Queen.

   Your exultation partake to every one. William Shakespeare.

2. To Partakeverb

   Preterite, I partook: participle passive, partaken.

   Etymology: part and take.

   1. To have share of any thing; to take share with.

   Partake and use my kingdom as your own,
   And shall be yours while I command the crown. Dryden.

   How far brutes partake in this faculty, is not easy to determine. John Locke.

   2. To participate; to have something of the property, nature, claim, or right.

   The attorney of the dutchy of Lancaster partakes partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general. Francis Bacon.

   3. To be admitted to; not to be excluded.

   You may partake of any thing we say;
   We speak no treason. William Shakespeare, Rich. III.

   4. Sometimes with in before the thing partaken of.

   I took occasion to conjecture, how far brutes partook with men, in any of the intellectual faculties. John Locke.

   Truth and falshood have no other trial, but reason and proof, which they made use of to make themselves knowing, and so must others too, that will partake in their knowledge. John Locke.

   5. To combine; to enter into some design. An unusual sense.

   As it prevents factions and partakings, so it keeps the rule and administration of the laws uniform. Matthew Hale.

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1. partake

   To partake means to join in or participate in an activity, take a share or become involved in something. It can also mean to consume or use something, often in relation to food or drink.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Partakeverb

   to take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast with others

2. Partakeverb

   to have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of

3. Partakeverb

   to partake of; to have a part or share in; to share

4. Partakeverb

   to admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to

5. Partakeverb

   to distribute; to communicate

6. Etymology: [Part + take.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Partake

   pär-tāk′, v.i. to take or have a part, either absolutely, or with of or in before the thing shared, as food, &c.: to have something of the nature or properties, &c.: to be admitted: (Shak.) to make common cause.—v.t. to have a part in: to share: (Shak.) to communicate:—pr.p. partā′king; pa.t. partook′; pa.p. partā′ken.—ns. Partā′ker, one who shares in along with others: a partner: an accomplice; Partā′king, a sharing: (law) a combination in an evil design. [Part and take.]

Matched Categories

1. • Consume
   • Share

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How to pronounce partake?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say partake in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of partake in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of partake in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of partake in a Sentence

1. Christen kuikoua:

   Those who abide in the abode of the Lord will never experience the bitterness of His wrath, nor shall they partake in its taste.

2. Oprah Winfrey:

   Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself.

3. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   There are basically three types of men in relationship circles. Providers, protectors, parasitic. The providers work and provide for family. The protectors will protect family at all cost. The parasites will let someone else do the work and provide while they also partake of the bounty. Love is shown by those who provide and protect, but the parasites cares about only what they can get from the host. Loving the host is absent.

4. Fiance Nicole Johnson:

   I know Michael well enough to know he doesn’t need to partake in the tiny, minuscule decisions. But I also know him well enough to know that he does want to be involved in what flavor our cake is going to be and what flowers he thinks are ugly and what flowers he thinks are really pretty, i show him pictures and I ask what he thinks and he’ll either brush it off, which means he doesn’t really care, or he’ll give me his opinion.

5. Gordon Merry:

   I would caution people – beg them – not to partake of heroin, the only thing that was good about this bout of heroin overdoses is 26 people now have a chance to reevaluate their lives to see if they could go into rehabilitation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=partake
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Partake
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=partake
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=partake
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=partake