Partook

Partook is the simple past tense of the verb partake. It generally means to have taken part in an activity or event, i.e., to participate. It can also mean to consume something, especially in older usage, as in “partake of food or drink.” In contemporary writing, the sense of participation is more commonly expressed with “took part in” or “participated in,” while “partake of” remains possible in more formal or archaic contexts.

Etymology and usage notes: Partake is formed from part- and take, with roots in Old English and related Romance languages. The irregular past tense partook reflects a strong-verb pattern, and the past participle is partaken. Because of its archaic or literary flavor, partook appears more often in historical, religious, or stylized writing, while modern prose tends to favor simpler constructions such as “took part” or “participated.”

Examples: Several delegates partook in the discussion during the council meeting. They partook of a traditional feast after the ceremony. She has partaken of every opportunity to contribute.

See also: partake, took part, participate, participation.