partake
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pɑːrˈteɪk/
KK: /pɑrˈteɪk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To take part in something or share in an experience or activity.
Example
Many students partake in extracurricular activities after school.
Tense Forms
Past: partook
Past Participle: partaken
Conversation
Are you planning to partake in the community event this weekend?
Definitely! It sounds like a lot of fun.
I hope we can partake in some interesting activities together.
For sure! I can't wait to see what they have planned.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
participate
share
engage
Antonyms
withdraw
avoid
miss
transitive verb
Definition
To take part in something or to share in an activity or experience.
Example
We decided to partake in the community event this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: partook
Past Participle: partaken
Conversation
Are you going to partake in the potluck this weekend?
Absolutely! I love trying all the different dishes.
Great! I was thinking of bringing a dessert to partake in the sweetness.
Root Explanation
Partake → It is formed from "part" (from Old French *part*, meaning a portion or share) and "-ake" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "partake" means to take a part or share in something.
Memory Tip
Think of taking a 'part' in something — that's what 'partake' means.
Visually Confused Words
repartake
parbake
arake
unpartaken
prepartake
copartaker
peastake
parakeet