Partake

Pronunciation: /pɑrˈteɪk/

Definitions of partake

verb to take part in or participate in something

Example Sentences

A1 I like to partake in outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

A2 She partakes in the weekly yoga classes at the community center.

B1 As a member of the club, you are expected to partake in fundraising events.

B2 The team decided to partake in the competition despite the challenges.

C1 It is important for leaders to partake in decision-making processes to gain insight.

C2 The researchers were invited to partake in the international conference to share their findings.

Examples of partake in a Sentence

formal I would like to partake in the discussion regarding the new project proposal.

informal Do you want to partake in the game night this weekend?

slang Let's partake in some delicious street food before heading home.

figurative She decided to partake in the challenge of climbing the mountain despite her fear of heights.

Grammatical Forms of partake

• past tense: partook
• plural: partake
• comparative: more partaking
• superlative: most partaking
• present tense: partakes
• future tense: will partake
• perfect tense: have partaken
• continuous tense: is partaking
• singular: partakes
• positive degree: partake
• infinitive: to partake
• gerund: partaking
• participle: partaken

Origin and Evolution of partake

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'partake' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'partaker' which means 'to share'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'partake' has retained its original meaning of sharing or taking part in something, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate participation or involvement in various activities or experiences.