partake (of)

verb

pär-ˈtāk How to pronounce partake (of) (audio)
Definition of partake (of)next
as in to consume
to take in as food anyone planning to partake of the vegetarian meal needs to sign up for it beforehand

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  1. consume
  2. eat
Verb
  • The chips are power-hungry (a ChatGPT AI query consumes about ten times as much energy as a normal Google search) and also generate a lot of heat, which requires cooling systems.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Maneuvering consumes energy, and atmospheric flight produces substantial heating and drag.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of consume
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  • After 25 years of visiting the city—and eating lots of pizza along the way—these are some of my favourite spots.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Partake (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake%20%28of%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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