partake

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de participer à une activité ou de consommer quelque chose, en particulier de la nourriture ou des boissons.

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

verbe irrégulier

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

   To share or possess certain characteristics or features of something.

   participer de

   • 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.

   Synonymesevincepossessshare

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

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

   participer à, prendre part à

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

   Synonymesconsumeengagejoinparticipatereceivesharetake part

3. To consumeB2formal

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

   consommer (manger/boire)

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

   Synonymesconsumedrinkeatenjoyhaveingestsharetake

   Antonymesabstainfastforgorefrain

Variantes phrasalpartake in