Partake
/pɑːrˈteɪk/noun
To take a share or participate in something.
Did you know?The Old English roots of 'partake' connect to ancient communal feasts, where sharing food was seen as a spiritual bond between participants.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
partaecan
“To take or share a part.”
Middle English
Middle English
partaken
“To share or take part in something.”
14th Century
Middle English
partaken
“To participate, especially in a feast or communal gathering.”
Modern English
English
partake
“To take part or share in an activity or experience.”