Partake: meaning, definitions and examples
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partake
[ pษหหteษชk ]
to take part
To participate in or share in something. To join in an activity or event.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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partake |
Used when someone takes part in an activity or consumes something, often within a formal or traditional context.
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engage |
Used when someone is actively involved or deeply interested in an activity or discussion, often with a focus on mental engagement.
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join |
Used when someone becomes a member of a group or participates in an activity, often more casual and straightforward than 'partake'.
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share |
Used when someone divides or uses something together with others, often with an emphasis on distribution or mutual enjoyment.
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Examples of usage
- I would like to partake in the cooking class this weekend.
- She decided to partake in the charity event to help raise funds.
to consume
To eat or drink something. To have a portion of food or drink.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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partake |
See the previous entry for 'partake'; it seems to be repeated by mistake. |
consume |
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the act of eating or drinking, but also can refer to using up resources or energy.
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ingest |
A more technical or scientific term used to describe the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually through the mouth.
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eat |
The most general and commonly used term, suitable for everyday conversations to describe the act of putting food into the mouth and swallowing it.
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Examples of usage
- I will partake of the delicious meal you prepared.
- He refused to partake in any alcoholic beverages.
Translations
Translations of the word "partake" in other languages:
๐ต๐น participar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเค เคฒเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช teilnehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikut serta
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฐัะธ ััะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ uczestniczyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅ ใใ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท participer
๐ช๐ธ participar
๐น๐ท katฤฑlmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐธ์ฌํ๋ค (์ฐธ๊ฐํ๋ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ รบฤastnit se
๐ธ๐ฐ zรบฤastniลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธ (cฤnyรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ sodelovati
๐ฎ๐ธ taka รพรกtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลtirak etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ participar
Etymology
The word 'partake' originated from Middle English 'part(t)aken', from Old French 'participe', from Latin 'participare' meaning 'to share'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century. Over time, 'partake' has evolved to encompass both the meanings of participating in something and consuming food or drink.
See also: intake, overtake, retake, retaking, take, takeaway, taken, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken, uptake.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,791, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 12788 stellar
- 12789 dehydration
- 12790 confiscated
- 12791 partake
- 12792 wondrous
- 12793 pooled
- 12794 defray
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