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partake

/pɑːˈteɪk/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Take part in an activity or event; share in an experience.

    - "John and Mary partake in hiking every weekend."
    - "The children partake in the school's annual talent show."
  • Verb

    Receive or consume (food or drink) as part of a ceremony or ritual.

    - "During the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom partake in the communion."
    - "The family partakes in a traditional feast on Thanksgiving."

Pronunciation
  1. /pɑɹˈteɪk/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with partake
ake , bake , cake , fake , lake , make , rake , take
Variants
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partake , partaken , partaker , partakers , partakes , partaking , partook
Forms
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partook, partaking, partooken


Etymology
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Old English 'pæran,' meaning 'to eat,' from 'pætra,' meaning 'food.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'partake' comes from the Old English word 'pæran,' which means 'to eat.'

  2. In the Bible, the Last Supper is described as a time when Jesus and his disciples partook in the Passover meal.

  3. Partaking in a meal or feast is a common way to celebrate cultural traditions and bring communities together.


Related Concepts
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  1. Communion: A Christian rite in which participants receive the Eucharist, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ.

  2. Eucharist: A Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as the body and blood of Christ.


Culture
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In religious contexts, partake refers to consuming a sacred substance, such as the Eucharist or communion wine. In secular contexts, partake can also mean to participate or contribute to an activity or event.

How to Memorize "partake"

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    - Visualize the act of sharing or participating in an activity with others.

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    - Associate the word 'partake' with the idea of participating or contributing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'participate' and 'take' to remember the meaning of 'partake'.


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