partake
pronunciation
How to pronounce partake in British English:
UK [pɑ:ˈteɪk]
How to pronounce partake in American English:
US [pɑrˈteɪk]
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- Verb:
- have some of the qualities or attributes of something
- have, give, or receive a share of
- consume
Word Origin
- partake (v.)
- 1560s, back-formation from Middle English part-taking (late 14c.), or part-taker (c. 1400), both translations of Latin particeps "participant" (n.), also "sharing, partaking" (see participation). Related: Partook; partaking.
Synonym
Example
- 1. North korea can likewise partake in helping develop a new bridge of trust across the korean peninsula and northeast asia .
- 2. There was a particular tree of which we were not to partake , a tree of knowledge .
- 3. People who partake in destructive criticism often seem to think there 's a limited amount of success to go around , so putting others down makes them feel better about themselves .
- 4. The college is surrounded by eleven distinguished graduate and professional schools , and its students partake in the intellectual stimulation and excitement of a major international center of learning .
- 5. A 2009 report from the government 's leisure and cultural services department did not list it as one of the ten sports citizens partake in .