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partook

[pahr-took] / pɑrˈtʊk /

VERB

eat, share

Synonyms

STRONG

consume devour divide engage feed ingest participate receive sample savor sip take

WEAK

be a party to be in on be into enter into get in the act have a finger in sit in sit in on take part tune in

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain collect gather give hold keep maintain offer refuse reject shun starve

WEAK

refrain

Example Sentences

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"Partook of" implies sharing, and is incorrect as well as lengthy.

From How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition by Abbott, Edwin Abbott

Partook of some nice blackberries, got to Montrose at 8; very fair travelling considering the mountainous paths we had come over.

From A Journey to America in 1834 by Heywood, Robert

Partook with some glimpses of faith and joy.

From The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Bonar, Andrew A.

Thy voice had sweetness never heard before, A font of holy water of which all Partook with fear and longing!

From Life Immovable First Part by Phoutrides, Aristides E. (Aristides Evangelus)

Beneath a lofty porch the driver pass'd, Then, from his camels heav'd the heavy load; Partook with them the simple, cool repast, And in short vesper gave himself to God.

From The Mysteries of Udolpho by Radcliffe, Ann Ward