partaking
pɑːrˈteɪkɪŋ
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Definition of partaking - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
participationinvolved in an activity or event
  • The partaking members enjoyed the festival.
engaging involved participating
2.
characteristicssharing a particular quality or characteristic
  • The partaking elements created a harmonious design.
involved participating sharing
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Origin of partaking

Old English, part (part) + tacan (take)

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stableadj.
chemistry
not readily partaking in a chemical change

Examples of partaking in a sentence

  • Partaking students received certificates at the end.
  • The partaking colors in the painting were vibrant and bold.
  • Her partaking features resembled those of her ancestors.

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  1. French:participant, partagé, ...
  2. German:teilnehmend, teilhabend, ...
  3. Italian:partecipante, condiviso, ...
  4. Spanish:participante, ...
  5. Portuguese:participante, compartilhante, ...
  6. Chinese:参与的, 分享的, ...
  7. Japanese:参加している, 共通の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشارِك, مُشْتَرِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁתַּתֵּף, מְשֻׁתָּף, ...
  10. Russian:участвующий, разделяющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:учасний, спільний, ...
  12. Hindi:सहभागी, साझा, ...
partake
pɑrˈteɪk
partakenpartook

Definition of partake - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
participatejoin in an activity or event
  • Many students partake in sports after school.
engage participate
2.
eatingconsume food or drink
  • Guests are welcome to partake of the buffet..
consume ingest
3.
sharingshare in something with others
  • They partake in the profits equally.
engage participate
4.
natureDatedhave qualities of somethingDated
  • The novel partakes of both mystery and romance.
embody exhibit manifest
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Expressions with partake

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be actively involved in an activity or event
She decided to partake in the charity run.
have some qualities or features of something
His speech partakes of humor and wisdom.

Origin of partake

Old English, part (portion) + tacan (to take)

Examples of partake in a sentence

  • He decided to partake in the charity marathon.
  • Feel free to partake in the refreshments.
  • They were eager to partake of the local cuisine.
  • We all partake in the community feast every year.
  • The villagers partake in the harvest celebrations.
  • Her argument partakes of both science and philosophy.

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  1. French:participer, partager, ...
  2. German:teilnehmen, sich beteiligen, ...
  3. Italian:partecipare, consumare, ...
  4. Spanish:participar, consumir, ...
  5. Portuguese:participar, comer, ...
  6. Chinese:参加, 享用, ...
  7. Japanese:参加する, 食べる, ...
  8. Arabic:شَارَكَ, تَنَاوَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּתֵּף, לְהִתְכַּבֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:участвовать, есть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:брати участь, споживати, ...
  12. Hindi:भाग लेना, भोजन करना, ...
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