1. to take part in or participate in something
Usage: formal
2. to eat or drink something, especially as part of a meal or ceremony
Usage: formal
3. to have some of the qualities or characteristics of something
Usage: formal; followed by ‘of’

Examples

• All students are encouraged to partake in the school’s extracurricular activities.
• The guests were invited to partake of the wedding feast.
• We decided not to partake in the controversial discussion.
• The ceremony allows visitors to partake of traditional foods.
• His writing partakes of both comedy and tragedy.
• She refused to partake in any gossip about her colleagues.
• The whole family will partake in the holiday traditions.