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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

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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 But, there are several events planned and many of them require students to be present in order to partake, so be sure to plan accordingly. Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 25 July 2025 Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes partakes in media obligations in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025 There’s no camping within the park, but visitors are welcome to partake in everything from swimming and hiking to fishing, boating, and beachcombing. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 July 2025 Jet2 picked up on the popularity of the audio in the spring, posting a video on TikTok offering a giveaway for people who uploaded videos partaking in the trend. Fiona Day, NBC news, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for partake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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  • CSOs maximize competition while minimizing the opportunity costs for participating vendors.
    Michael Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • On national Frozen Custard Day, the free shake offer is available at participating locations nationwide.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Catch a show at a massive theater or a more intimate cabaret, and dine at one of 15 restaurants on board.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Texas Roadhouse’s outperformance in this metric indicates the brand is loved, and there are no issues getting people to dine in their restaurants despite strategic menu price increases and economic uncertainty.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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