par
take
Third Person
partakes
Present Participle
partaking
Past Tense
partook
Past Participle
partaken
1
to participate in consuming food
transitive
- The family gathered around the table to partake in a delicious home-cooked meal.
- During the holiday feast, everyone eagerly partook in the array of festive dishes.
- The cultural exchange event provided an opportunity for attendees to partake in diverse cuisines from around the world.
- The wedding reception allowed guests to partake in a lavish buffet, savoring a variety of dishes.
- As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, the bakery patrons eagerly partook in the tempting treats.
Synonyms:
2
to participate in an event or activity
transitive
- We gathered around the table to partake in a delicious Thanksgiving feast.
- The students eagerly partook in the science fair, showcasing their experiments.
- As a tradition, the whole family would partake in decorating the Christmas tree together.
- Employees are encouraged to partake in the company's wellness programs to improve their health.
- Local residents often partake in community events to strengthen neighborhood bonds.
3
to share or have a particular quality or characteristic
transitive
- His personality partakes of both kindness and determination.
- The novel partakes of elements of mystery and romance.
- The dessert partakes of a rich chocolate flavor with a hint of caramel.
- Her style of painting partakes of both modern and classical influences.
- The food at the feast partakes of flavors from all over the world.