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Cogar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Partake
Hello there,
Is "partake" a necessary word? When is it appropriate to use it?
Is "partake" a necessary word? When is it appropriate to use it?
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Hi, Is "partake" a necessary word? That's an odd question. ' No, it's not very common.
- Hi, Is "partake" a necessary word?
- That's an odd question.
- ' No, it's not very common.
- When is it appropriate to use it?
- In formal writing or speaking, and even then it sounds a bit old-fashioned.
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Hi,
Is "partake" a necessary word? That's an odd question. Do you mean 'Is it a common word?' No, it's not very common.
When is it appropriate to use it? In formal writing or speaking, and even then it sounds a bit old-fashioned.
I assume that you have looked up the meaning in your dictionary.
Best wishes
Is "partake" a necessary word? That's an odd question. Do you mean 'Is it a common word?' No, it's not very common.
When is it appropriate to use it? In formal writing or speaking, and even then it sounds a bit old-fashioned.
I assume that you have looked up the meaning in your dictionary.
Best wishes
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Hi Cogar
1.. If you partake of food or dirnk, you eat or drink some of it [FORMAL] They were happy to partake of our food, but not to share our company.
2. If you partake (= participate) in an activity, you take part in it [FORMAL] You will probably be asked whether you partake in
very vigorous sports.
3. If something partakes of a p
1.. If you partake of food or dirnk, you eat or drink some of it [FORMAL] They were happy to partake of our food, but not to share our company.
2. If you partake (= participate) in an activity, you take part in it [FORMAL] You will probably be asked whether you partake in
very vigorous sports.
3. If something partakes of a p
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