Partake of
verb
To eat or drink something.
We were invited to partake of a meal.
Often appears as...
- partake of a meal
- partake of a drink
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To participate in or experience something.
He went to the concert to partake of the city's rich musical culture.
Often appears as...
- partake of culture
- partake of an experience
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To eat or drink something.
We were invited to partake of a meal.
Often appears as...
- partake of a meal
- partake of a drink
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To participate in or experience something.
He went to the concert to partake of the city's rich musical culture.
Often appears as...
- partake of culture
- partake of an experience
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'partake of' when referring to eating or drinking, often in a shared or social setting.
Guests will partake of the banquet laid out in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Invitation
'Partake of' can imply a polite or formal invitation to eat or drink.
You are cordially invited to partake of afternoon tea at my estate.
Pro Tip 3/3Offering Choice
It can suggest a variety of options to eat or drink from.
The host asked which wine we would like to partake of.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'partake of' when referring to eating or drinking, often in a shared or social setting.
Guests will partake of the banquet laid out in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Invitation
'Partake of' can imply a polite or formal invitation to eat or drink.
You are cordially invited to partake of afternoon tea at my estate.
Pro Tip 3/3Offering Choice
It can suggest a variety of options to eat or drink from.
The host asked which wine we would like to partake of.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'partake of' when referring to eating or drinking, often in a shared or social setting.
Guests will partake of the banquet laid out in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Invitation
'Partake of' can imply a polite or formal invitation to eat or drink.
You are cordially invited to partake of afternoon tea at my estate.
Pro Tip 3/3Offering Choice
It can suggest a variety of options to eat or drink from.
The host asked which wine we would like to partake of.
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