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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Scott and April finalized their respective divorces in 2017 and got married in 2020, planning to partake in ethical non-monogamy and embrace their LGBTQ+ identities.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Sinclair never stopped promoting — and partaking in — the use of marijuana.
—Mike Householder, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The latest Hollywood tentpole to partake in the premium gold rush was Legendary and Warner Bros.’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which stomped to $80 million domestically and $115.1 million overseas for a far better-than-expected $195.1 million global launch.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, Stefani, 54, shared a video on Instagram, in which she could be seen partaking in fun festivities to mark the holiday.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
For much of its seven-season run, Hamm’s Don Draper was known to partake in an old fashioned or two between cigarettes.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
The former first daughter has been documenting her trip to India on Instagram all weekend long while partaking in fabulous pre-wedding festivities for billionaire heir Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
To love a list is to partake in letter and word, form and change.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 21 Mar. 2024
In the complaint and separate court filings, Morrissey casts doubt on the validity of the contract Williams signed to partake in filming the project by pointing out another representative also signed the documents in early 2023.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Sinclair never stopped promoting — and partaking in — the use of marijuana.
—Mike Householder, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The latest Hollywood tentpole to partake in the premium gold rush was Legendary and Warner Bros.’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which stomped to $80 million domestically and $115.1 million overseas for a far better-than-expected $195.1 million global launch.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, Stefani, 54, shared a video on Instagram, in which she could be seen partaking in fun festivities to mark the holiday.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
For much of its seven-season run, Hamm’s Don Draper was known to partake in an old fashioned or two between cigarettes.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
The former first daughter has been documenting her trip to India on Instagram all weekend long while partaking in fabulous pre-wedding festivities for billionaire heir Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
To love a list is to partake in letter and word, form and change.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 21 Mar. 2024
In the complaint and separate court filings, Morrissey casts doubt on the validity of the contract Williams signed to partake in filming the project by pointing out another representative also signed the documents in early 2023.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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