partook
pär-ˈtu̇k
pər-
; partaken
pär-ˈtā-kən
pər-
; partaking
1
: to take part in or experience something along with others
partake in the revelry
partake of the good life
2
: to have a portion (as of food or drink)
were invited to partake of a dinner
3
: to possess or share a certain nature or attribute
the experience partakes of a mystical quality
partake in each other's sorrows and joys
: to take part in
… adventurers who were willing to partake his fortunes …—A. W. Kinglake
partaker
noun
par·tak·er
-kə(r)
1
: one that partakes : participant, partner, sharer
the sacrament … by which the Christian is made a partaker of the anointing of the Christ—Donald Allghin
2
obsolete
: one that takes the side of another : supporter
the great displeasure … of King Henry and his partakers—Edward Hall
Cite this Entry
“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partake. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
