Definition of partakenext
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of partake The relationship between royalty and the Olympics is close and long-standing, with many monarchy members partaking in the competition with varying degrees of success. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026 Homeschool families can also partake. Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026 Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026 Hundreds of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts converged on the grounds of the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster on Saturday, braving the cold, windy weather to partake in some outdoor fun at the Carroll District of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual Klondike Derby. Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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  • He is set to become the oldest American ever to participate in the Winter Games.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The House settlement allows participating colleges to directly pay athletes a share of up to 22% of the average power conference athletic media, ticket and sponsorship revenue.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Without Callie around, the chasm between Minnie — who holds an after-school job and eats microwaved junk at home — and Callie’s other friends feels wider than ever.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • The late-night host and Mottola Media Group chairman have long been friends, and have shared photos of themselves dining at Italian restaurants like Rao’s on social media.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Spratling, DeRamus and a group of their friends would often dine together at African restaurants around metro Detroit.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026

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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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