PARTAKES Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

partakes

verb

present tense third-person singular of partake

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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as in eats

to take a meal "let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us

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diets
fasts

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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

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Verb

Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates at a listening session on a referendum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Lange said Angry Ale’s participates in fundraisers, local festivals and events around Montford, and customers sometimes bring opportunities to the restaurant themselves.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of participates

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Over the Top serves up favorite street eats every day except for Monday.

— Leondra Head, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Branch has similarities to Xavier Worthy, and that gives him the chance to be another WR4 with weekly boom upside … assuming Tagovailoa eats some spinach for that arm or Michael Penix returns under center.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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