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par·take
 partake
- pronunciation:
- par
teIk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
partaken, partakes, partaking, partook |
| definition 1: |
to take part; participate.
- synonyms:
- participate, share
- similar words:
- avail oneself of, engage
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| definition 2: |
to have or receive a part or portion (usu. fol. by of).
They will partake of dessert.- synonyms:
- have, share
- antonyms:
- abstain
- similar words:
- eat, get, receive
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| definition 3: |
to have the nature or quality (usu. fol. by of).
His anger partook of frustration and despair.- similar words:
- involve
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| related words: |
fare, taste |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to have a share in; take part in; share.
- synonyms:
- share
- antonyms:
- forgo
- similar words:
- enjoy
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| related words: |
enter, taste |
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