partake in something—(formal) take part or share in smth:
- It is not to be imagined that the entire Irishry partook in this desire of renouncing their ancient customs.
partake of something—(formal)
1. eat or drink some of the food or beverages:
- He refused to partake of the modest meal Serafina had prepared.
2. have some of the quality or characteristics of smth.:
- Here the process of education partakes of the nature of discovery.
3. = partake in something:
- Carpenters, scene-shifters, dressers and super-numeraries, all partook of the general joy.