Synonyms of partake

partake

verb

pär-ˈtāk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• participate
• share
• know
• experience
• receive
• undergo
• see
• feel
• taste
• endure
• accept
• meet
• encounter

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eat
• dine
• feast
• feed
• break bread
• fare
• refresh
• snack
• victual
• nibble
• banquet
• breakfast
• chow (down)
• graze
• lunch
• dine out
• repast
• glut
• overeat
• sup
• gorge
• picnic
• overfeed
• dig in
• pick
• board
• mess
• pig out
• nosh
• gormandize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diet
• fast

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of partake

Some of the best Tokyo locations to partake in the lunar festivities include Tokyo Tower and Sankeien Garden. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

Earlier in the day, World Outreach senior pastor Allen Jackson led the audience in communion and referenced Kirk during his invitation to partake in the elements. —Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025

Accessibility is about lowering the barriers that prevent people from partaking in something. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025

Experiential pop-ups have become a staple in beauty, and social media has proven that neither lines nor weather can keep a loyal, everyday consumer from partaking in these moments. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing partake

• partake (of)