partake

//pɑːrˈteɪk//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

partakeInfinitive
partakePresent tense
partookPast tense
partakenPast participle
partakingPresent participle
partakesThird-person singular
1

To eat or drink something, especially something offered or shared.

Would you like to partake in some tea and cake?

2

To participate in or become involved in an activity or event.

She decided to partake in the charity event.

3

To have some of the qualities or characteristics of something.

His writing style partakes of both classical and modern influences.

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