to partake

Examples

• All

• The next generation may never have the chance to partake in these iconic little cream-filled cakes.

  Blog text (28)

• Everyone gathered around the table to partake in the festive meal together.

• You know, I might actually partake in a drink myself.

  Werewolf Cabal (2022)

• You either partake of the entire meal or have none of it.

  Couples Retreat (2009)

• - Lord, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the food, and from the drink that we are now to partake of.

  Christmas With the Karountzoses (2015)

• "We are not here to partake of the excellent entertainments of your house."

  Fiction book (1990)

• During the dance and throughout the fiesta, the people of the community partake in the celebration.

  Academic text (1993)

• If it's there for the table, sure, I'll partake, but chances are, something else on the menu's gonna grab me.

  Green Mansions (1959)

• You will partake of luncheon at the picnic grounds near the rock.

  Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

• After landing, you'll partake in a celebration with a traditional champagne toast to a safe and memorable adventure.

  Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

E

to eat

vsto partake

∞ 1.0

Put food or drink into your mouth, chew it and swallow it

focuses on eating socially as a shared activity rather than just the action

P

to participate

vsto partake

866 2.5

To join in an activity with other people

applies specifically to sharing food or drink with others, not any activity

C

to consume

vsto partake

149 2.4

To eat or drink something

emphasizes eating together socially rather than just the physical intake

J

to join for dinner

vsto partake

1.1

To eat dinner with other people

is broader, meaning to eat with others in any shared setting

Phrasal Verbs

P

to partake in

• Formal

20 4.3

To join an activity or event with other people

How Much They Eat

to gorge

12 5.9

to devour

13 2.9

to eat

∞ 1.0

to partake

• Formal

13 6.5

to sample

95 2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology