partake in
Definition
- Verb:
- To have, give, or receive a share of something: To participate in the use, enjoyment, or consumption of something, often with others.
- To be active in; to participate in: To take part in an activity, event, or situation.
Usage Examples
Verb (to have a share of):
- All the children will partake in the large birthday cake.
- We were invited to partake in the celebratory meal.
Verb (to be active in):
- She eagerly partakes in community theater every summer.
- Citizens are encouraged to partake in the democratic process by voting.
Advanced Usage
"to partake in the benefits": to share in the advantages or rewards of something.
- All employees partake in the company's profit-sharing plan.
"to partake in the festivities": to join in and enjoy the celebrations.
- The whole village came out to partake in the festivities.
Variants and Related Words
- Partake (verb): A more general form, often followed by "of" when referring to consuming something (e.g., ), or "in" for activities.
- Partaker (noun): One who partakes.
- He was an eager partaker in all outdoor adventures.
Synonyms
- Participate in: To be involved in an activity.
- Share in: To have a portion of something.
- Engage in: To take part in an activity.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Partake in" is itself a phrasal verb. It does not commonly form further phrasal verb combinations.)
Related Idioms
- To partake of the nature of: To have some of the qualities or characteristics of something (more formal/literary usage).
- His kindness partakes of the nature of true generosity.
Verb
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have, give, or receive a share of
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We shared the cake
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be active in
