partakes (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of partake (of)
as in consumes
to take in as food anyone planning to partake of the vegetarian meal needs to sign up for it beforehand

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partakes (of)
  1. consumes
  2. eats
Verb
  • Clinical judgment will continue to be exercised, just freed from the administrative burden that consumes most of the day.
    — Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • If the human body has a limited energy budget, trade-offs will naturally arise when one biological process consumes more than its typical share.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of consumes
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  • Cyclospora infections typically occur when someone eats raw produce that has been contaminated with fecal material.
    — Eva Flowe July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • The stocky species, up to 11 inches long, sometimes out-competes or eats other lizards, including brown anoles.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of eats
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“Partakes (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partakes%20%28of%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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