partaken (of)

verb

past participle of partake (of)
as in consumed
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. consumed
  2. eaten
Verb
  • The kosher laws include restrictions on the types of meat that can be consumed and prohibits mixing meat and dairy in the same meal, so keeping a kitchen kosher requires communal adherence to these rules.
    — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gonzalez reportedly sat at the bar and consumed five beers, three ordered directly from the bartender and two served at a table, the report notes.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of consumed
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  • Three meals a day can be eaten at The Restaurant; during warmer weather, be sure to take advantage of the outdoor deck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Certain spices may help support healthy blood sugar levels when eaten regularly.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of eaten
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“Partaken (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaken%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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