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Grammar : Verb
Spell : pahr-too k
Phonetic Transcription : pɑrˈtʊk



Definition of partook

Origin :
  • 1560s, back-formation from Middle English part-taking (late 14c.), or part-taker (c.1400), both translations of Latin particeps "participant" (n.), also "sharing, partaking" (see participation). Related: Partook; partaking.
  • verb eat, share
Example sentences :
  • The fruit of which they partook freely was quite sweet and palatable.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He politely tendered his open snuff-box, of which I partook, experimentally.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • They, however, sat down, and partook freely of the various delicacies.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • All she had ever seen of foreign society, partook of this character.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • The guests were no less various than the good things of which they partook.
  • Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • They partook of the breakfast, lunch and dinner I ordered for myself.
  • Extract from : « Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess » by Henry W. Fischer
  • Then the two partook of the lunch they had brought with them.
  • Extract from : « Up the Forked River » by Edward Sylvester Ellis
  • Then he brought out his slender stock of provisions and partook of supper.
  • Extract from : « The Young Miner » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
  • The wine was blessed, and all partook, the Twelve first, and afterward the people.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Who shall describe that wondrous spread, or the heroes that partook of it?
  • Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed

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