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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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Recent Examples of partake
Numerous French doors also open to covered and enclosed patios and porches ideally suited to perhaps cooking up a delicious Lowcountry boil in the summer kitchen, or maybe partaking in a game of ping-pong or cornhole.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
On May 3, Jewish Voice for Peace hosted a Sabbath service on Library Walk that allowed for Jewish students and protesters of many different faiths to partake together in the holiest of Jewish traditions.
—Mia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Soon after, Khan-Ghany organized a Muslim Students Association at her school, McArthur High School, encouraging students to partake in community service activities, identify common issues for Muslim students and create change.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
On May 3, Jewish Voice for Peace hosted a Sabbath service on Library Walk that allowed for Jewish students and protesters of many different faiths to partake together in the holiest of Jewish traditions.
—Mia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Soon after, Khan-Ghany organized a Muslim Students Association at her school, McArthur High School, encouraging students to partake in community service activities, identify common issues for Muslim students and create change.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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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
Verb
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The couple also dined with Diane von Furstenberg on Tuesday, according to Venice daily La Nuova Venezia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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