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partook
par·took P0090300 (pär-to͝ok′)v.Past tense of partake.partook (pɑːˈtʊk) vb the past tense of partakepar•take (pɑrˈteɪk)
v. -took, -tak•en, -tak•ing. v.i. 1. to take part in along with others (usu. fol. by in): to partake in a celebration. 2. to receive, take, or have a portion (usu. fol. by of): to partake of a meal. 3. to have the nature or character (usu. fol. by of): feelings partaking of both joy and regret. v.t. 4. to take or have a part in; share. [1555–65; back formation from partaking, Middle English part taking, translation of Latin participātiō participation] par•tak′er, n. Translations
partook
partake inTo share or participate in some activity. It has recently come to light that the senator partook in secret meetings with foreign spies. I do not partake in spreading rumors, thank you very much.See also: partakepartake of1. To eat, drink, or ingest something; to use or consume something. Let us partake of a light supper before we begin out journey. I never partake of drugs or alcohol.2. To experience or take part in something; to avail of something. There were hundreds of people partaking of the numerous activities at the county fair. He decided to go to the more expensive university in New York rather than partake of a free college education in his home state.See also: of, partakepartake in somethingto participate in something. Valerie does not care to partake in those childish games. I would like to partake in the fun.See also: partakepartake of something 1. to have a portion of something, such as food or drink. Would you care to partake of this apple pie with me? I would like to partake of that fine dinner I see set out on the table. 2. to take part in or experience something. Sarah had always wanted to partake of the good life. Roger had no intention of partaking of the events offered at the fair.See also: of, partakepartake inv. To participate in some activity; share in something: The reporter criticized the company that partook in the secret meeting with government officials.See also: partakepartake ofv. To use, consume, or participate in something shared with others: I hope that the guests will partake of the delicious dinner I prepared.See also: of, partakeThesaurusSeepartake |