partake

• Verb, das die Teilnahme an einer Tätigkeit oder den Verzehr von etwas, besonders Speisen oder Getränken, bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking part in an activity or consuming something, especially food or drink.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. To have some of the qualities or attributes of somethingC1formal

   To share or possess certain characteristics or features of something.

   Eigenschaften haben

   • His speech partook of a certain poetic quality.
   • The design partakes of both modern and classical elements.
   • Her style partakes of the elegance of the old masters.

   Synonymeevincepossessshare

2. To have, give, or receive a share of somethingB2formal

   To participate in or take a portion of something, often an activity or experience.

   Teilnehmen

   • They invited us to partake in the celebration.
   • She was eager to partake in the discussion.
   • He partook of the general excitement.

   Synonymeconsumeengagejoinparticipatereceivesharetake part

3. To consumeB2formal

   To eat or drink something, especially as part of a meal or social event.

   Speisen und Trank zu sich nehmen

   • We partook of a delicious meal together.
   • He partook of the wine offered by his host.
   • They partook of the refreshments after the ceremony.

   Synonymeconsumedrinkeatenjoyhaveingestsharetake

   Antonymeabstainfastforgorefrain

Phrasal-Variantenpartake in