partook
pär-ˈtu̇k 
pər-
; partaken
pär-ˈtā-kən
pər-
; partaking
1
: to take part in or experience something along with others
partake in the revelry
partake of the good life
2
: to have a portion (as of food or drink)
were invited to partake of a dinner
3
: to possess or share a certain nature or attribute
the experience partakes of a mystical quality
partake in each other's sorrows and joys
: to take part in
adventurers who were willing to partake his fortunes—
A. W. Kinglake
A. W. Kinglake
partaker
noun
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Examples of partake in a Sentence
a story that partakes of the nature of poetry
we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
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The Alabama memorial erected by EJI lists the names of many Black voting advocates who ultimately died attempting to fully partake in the country’s democratic process by casting a ballot.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
During the festivities, one of the property’s meeting spaces will transform into a beauty salon where professional artists will provide traditional makeup services for the guests who want to partake in the festivities.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Virginia echoed that institutions, namely the media, play a large role in shaping the perception of who should be allowed to partake in certain activities.
—Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
Extra innings Fans routinely arrive at Es Con Field Hokkaido well before the first pitch to partake in pre-game festivities.
—Oliver Horovitz, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
During the festivities, one of the property’s meeting spaces will transform into a beauty salon where professional artists will provide traditional makeup services for the guests who want to partake in the festivities.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Virginia echoed that institutions, namely the media, play a large role in shaping the perception of who should be allowed to partake in certain activities.
—Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
Extra innings Fans routinely arrive at Es Con Field Hokkaido well before the first pitch to partake in pre-game festivities.
—Oliver Horovitz, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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