Partaking Meaning in English

word · lemma: partake

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Definition

Taking part in an activity or event, or sharing in something like food or a celebration.

Usage & Nuances

"Partaking" is slightly formal or literary. Often used with food/drink ("partaking of the meal"), but also with events or experiences ("partaking in the celebration"). Not as casual as "join" or "take part". Avoid using for negative actions; "partake" usually has a positive or neutral feel.

• Spanish: participar - tomar parte - compartir (comida/bebida)
• Portuguese (BR): participar - tomar parte - compartilhar (comida/bebida)
• Portuguese (PT): participar - tomar parte - partilhar (comida/bebida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 参与 - 分享（食物/饮料）
• Chinese (Traditional): 參與 - 分享（食物/飲料）
• Hindi: भाग लेना - शामिल होना
• Arabic: المشاركة - تناول (الطعام/الشراب)
• Bengali: অংশগ্রহণ করা - ভাগ করা (খাবার/আনন্দে)
• Russian: участвовать - принимать участие - отведывать (еду)
• Japanese: 参加する - 共に味わう
• Vietnamese: tham gia - cùng thưởng thức (ăn, uống)
• Korean: 참여하다 - 함께 나누다 (음식/행사 등)
• Turkish: katılmak - pay almak (yemek/etkinlik)
• Urdu: شامل ہونا - شریک ہونا (کھانے میں/تقریب میں)
• Indonesian: berpartisipasi - ikut menikmati (makanan/acara)

Example Sentences

Everyone was partaking in the festival music.

basic

She was partaking of the delicious dinner.

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Thank you for partaking in our event.

basic

Some employees weren't comfortable partaking in the new project.

natural

He enjoys partaking of a good story as much as a good meal.

natural

I'm not partaking in the dessert tonight—I'm too full.

natural