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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
In one corner, guests had the opportunity to have their statues engraved—ensuring that nearly everyone could partake in the celebration—though many lingered until the party’s near end.
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Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
From Thursday through Saturday, Gov. Ned Lamont will partake in the National Governors Association’s 2025 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., according to his spokesperson.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Guests can also partake in classic Hawaiian activities, such as hula dancing, ʻukulele lessons, and lei making.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
From Thursday through Saturday, Gov. Ned Lamont will partake in the National Governors Association’s 2025 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., according to his spokesperson.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Guests can also partake in classic Hawaiian activities, such as hula dancing, ʻukulele lessons, and lei making.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
Verb
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In a ratification vote that took ended on Wednesday, 93 percent of participating bargaining unit members voted to support a deal reached on Feb. 13, while 7 percent voted against.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The full cast will participate in a talkback following each performance.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 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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Instead of dining in the main restaurant, guests can upgrade to a private dining experience in one of the resort's over-water palapas.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Visit Sacramento has pegged the economic impact of the West Coast’s largest hard rock and metal festival at north of $27 million, with tens of thousands of festival-goers staying in area hotels, dining in local restaurants and frequenting bars, brewpubs and nightspots during the four-day event.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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