partakes

present tense third-person singular of partake
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as in participates
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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Recent Examples of partakes Too many corn dogs, too little time The California State Fair partakes annually in a beloved all-American tradition, with an arguably more challenging twist. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 This mystery is critical to anyone who partakes in the digital world because multiplication is a foundational operation for computers. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 Shift In Obesity Perception Historically, obesity has been viewed as a lifestyle issue, as a result of the diet and activity one partakes in. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21. People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partakes
Verb
  • The group participates in a variety of environmental initiatives, from removing invasive species such as Burmese pythons to clearing overgrown trails and restoring natural areas across Florida.
    Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If your child participates in travel sports, transportation and hotel stays can quickly become your largest expense.
    Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The average American eats roughly 200 pounds of vegetables and 100 pounds of fruit annually, according to the USDA Economic Research Service.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Infections can also occur when someone eats raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The cocktails are available to any guest who dines at Broken Shaker.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.
    Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Partakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partakes. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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