partake

word

Definition

To join in or take part in an activity, or to share in eating or drinking something with others.

Usage & Nuances

'Partake' is formal or literary, especially for food or drink ('partake of dinner'). More modern English uses 'join' or 'take part' for activities. Common collocation: 'partake of' something. Rarely used in casual speech.

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、饮品）Chinese (Traditional): 參與 - 分享（食物、飲品）Hindi: भाग लेना - शामिल होना Arabic: يشارك - يتناول (طعام أو شراب)Bengali: অংশগ্রহণ করা - গ্রহণ করা (খাদ্য/পানীয়)Russian: участвовать - принимать участие - вкушать (о еде/питье)Japanese: 参加する - 頂く (飲食について)Vietnamese: tham gia - dùng (ăn/uống)Korean: 참여하다 - 함께하다 - 먹다(음식/음료와 함께할 때)Turkish: katılmak - almak (yiyecek/içecek için)Urdu: حصہ لینا - شریک ہونا - کھانا/پینا (کسی کے ساتھ)Indonesian: tham gia - dùng (ăn/uống cùng)

Example Sentences

Please partake of the refreshments provided.

basic

They refused to partake in the game.

basic

Would you care to partake of some wine with us?

natural

Not everyone chose to partake in the festivities.

natural

Guests are welcome to partake in the meal.

basic

During the ceremony, all guests were invited to partake of bread and wine.

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