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- pronunciation:
- par
teIk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
partakes, partaking, partook, partaken |
definition 1: |
to take part; participate (usu. fol. by "in").
We all partook in the neighborhood block party last summer.He knew of his friends' robbery plan, but he did not partake in the crime.Many volunteers partook in the effort to help those people affected by the tornado.- 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").
I hope you'll partake of dessert, since I made something special.Many happily partook of the opportunity to help out.- 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 |
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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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