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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
His many series dedicated to meisho, or famous places, partook in a domestic travel boom and helped shape a cohesive idea of Japan as a unified country.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Closer to the ferry terminal at Snug Cove, visitors can partake in a gin tasting at Copper Spirit Distillery, which also boasts a menu of more than 50 original cocktails rotated seasonally.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Seated near a young child, Oakley allegedly yelled obscenities at security guards and partook in other disruptive behavior.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Sporty types will be satisfied with a variety of activities to partake in–from tennis to petanque to pilates and yoga or boxing with a boxing champion—while those looking to relax can hide away in the luxurious Valmont spa or wind down with a drink by one of the property’s two pools.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Closer to the ferry terminal at Snug Cove, visitors can partake in a gin tasting at Copper Spirit Distillery, which also boasts a menu of more than 50 original cocktails rotated seasonally.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Seated near a young child, Oakley allegedly yelled obscenities at security guards and partook in other disruptive behavior.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Sporty types will be satisfied with a variety of activities to partake in–from tennis to petanque to pilates and yoga or boxing with a boxing champion—while those looking to relax can hide away in the luxurious Valmont spa or wind down with a drink by one of the property’s two pools.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
Verb
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Throughout the day, visitors checked out the exhibit, participated in their own art projects and enjoyed entertainment.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Many also question whether its prize pool has the potential to unbalance leagues when participating teams return home.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 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
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Both Mahomes and Kelce dined at other Noble 33 concepts.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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The duo dined together, and at one point during the evening, Gerber was photographed holding onto Lewis' arm.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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