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partake

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of partake

1 to take a share or part
  • we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
Synonyms of partake

participate, share
Words Related to partake

endure, experience, feel, know, see, taste, undergo

encounter, meet

accept, receive
2 to take a meal
  • "let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us
Synonyms of partake

dine, eat, fare, feed, refresh, victual
Words Related to partake

banquet, feast, repast

chow (down), dig in

glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out

graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack

board, mess, dine out

breakfast, lunch, sup

picnic
Phrases Synonymous with partake

break bread
Near Antonyms of partake

diet, fast

Synonym Discussion of partake

share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. 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
participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.
    • participated in sports
partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.
    • partook freely of the refreshments

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