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

Others join the jaunt into Mexico’s waters to partake in the celebration scene south of the border as the boats make it to the finish line. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026

Bruce and Li-Chun Moy of Lincolnshire returned this year to partake of the amenities. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics. —Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026

Guests who visit the park can see the 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, see replicas of dinosaurs and partake in educational tours. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing partake

• partake (of)