partake

verb

pär-ˈtāk How to pronounce partake (audio)
Definition of partakenext
1
as in to participate
to take a share or part we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity

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2
as in to eat
to take a meal "let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us

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How is the word partake distinct from other similar verbs?

The words participate and share are common synonyms of partake. While all three words mean "to have, get, or use in common with another or others," partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

When can participate be used instead of partake?

While the synonyms participate and partake are close in meaning, participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

When is it sensible to use share instead of partake?

The synonyms share and partake are sometimes interchangeable, but share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing.

shared my toys with the others

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Recent Examples of partake There are also opportunities to take behind-the-scenes tours, attend shows like Disney on Broadway, partake in golf outings, or enjoy nature through fishing and horseback riding. —Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 There will be shops to support local vendors, art galleries to explore, and even yoga to partake in. —Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 That’s nearly five times the number of law enforcement agencies partaking in the program in the rest of the country. —Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025 The Context The lottery is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with the U.S. Census Bureau finding that around half of all Americans partake in state lotteries. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for partake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
  1. participate
  2. eat
  3. dine
Verb
  • On Wednesday, the 38-year-old participated in one of the historic course's annual traditions — the Masters Par 3 Contest.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Krause is participating in the deferred resignation program -- one of several top agency officials to be doing so.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of participate
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  • Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.
    — Plain Dealer guest writer, cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of eat
Verb
  • The couple also dined with Diane von Furstenberg on Tuesday, according to Venice daily La Nuova Venezia.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
  • According to local outlet The Dallas Morning News, the two actors dined at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex restaurant with John Stamos.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of dine

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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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