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 …—
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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
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That's where fans can get photos with the trucks, meet the drivers, and partake in family-friendly activities.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Last week, Ukrainian and Russian officials engaged in direct talks in the United Arab Emirates, a development that likely wouldn’t have happened if Putin and Zelenskyy didn’t feel at least some incentive to partake.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, visitors can also partake in the beautiful night sky from any part of the city on their own.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Last week, Ukrainian and Russian officials engaged in direct talks in the United Arab Emirates, a development that likely wouldn’t have happened if Putin and Zelenskyy didn’t feel at least some incentive to partake.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, visitors can also partake in the beautiful night sky from any part of the city on their own.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for partake
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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