Partake of Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context Use 'partake of' when referring to eating or drinking, often in a shared or social setting. Guests will partake of the banquet laid out in the hall. Pro Tip 2/3Formal Invitation 'Partake of' can imply a polite or formal invitation to eat or drink. You are cordially invited to partake of afternoon tea at my estate. Pro Tip 3/3Offering Choice It can suggest a variety of options to eat or drink from. The host asked which wine we would like to partake of.