partake of (something)

partake of (something)

1. To eat, drink, or ingest something; to consume something. Let us partake of a light supper before we begin our journey. I never partake of drugs or alcohol.

2. To experience or take part in something; to avail of something. There were hundreds of people partaking of the numerous activities at the county fair. He decided to go to the more expensive university in New York rather than partake of a free college education in his home state.

See also: of, partake

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

partake of something

 

1. to have a portion of something, such as food or drink. Would you care to partake of this apple pie with me? I would like to partake of that fine dinner I see set out on the table.

2. to take part in or experience something. Sarah had always wanted to partake of the good life. Roger had no intention of partaking of the events offered at the fair.

See also: of, partake

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

partake of

v.

To use, consume, or participate in something shared with others: I hope that the guests will partake of the delicious dinner I prepared.

See also: of, partake

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.