partake

Related to partake: thesaurus, take part

partake in

To share or participate in some activity. It has recently come to light that the senator partook in secret meetings with foreign spies. I do not partake in spreading rumors, thank you very much.
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partake of (something)

1. To eat, drink, or ingest something; to use or consume something. Let us partake of a light supper before we begin out journey. I never partake of drugs or alcohol.
2. To experience or take part in something; to avail of something. There were hundreds of people partaking of the numerous activities at the county fair. He decided to go to the more expensive university in New York rather than partake of a free college education in his home state.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

partake in something

to participate in something. Valerie does not care to partake in those childish games. I would like to partake in the fun.
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partake of something

 
1. to have a portion of something, such as food or drink. Would you care to partake of this apple pie with me? I would like to partake of that fine dinner I see set out on the table.
2. to take part in or experience something. Sarah had always wanted to partake of the good life. Roger had no intention of partaking of the events offered at the fair.
See also: of, partake
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

partake in

v.
To participate in some activity; share in something: The reporter criticized the company that partook in the secret meeting with government officials.
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partake of

v.
To use, consume, or participate in something shared with others: I hope that the guests will partake of the delicious dinner I prepared.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • partake in
  • partook
  • stay for
  • stay for (something)
  • partake of
  • partake of (something)
  • take (someone or something) for (something)
  • move (the) deckchairs on the Titanic
  • rearrange the deckchairs on the Titanic
  • shift (the) deckchairs on the Titanic
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This is the argument that: If that which is one is ([TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII.]), then is it possible for it to be but not to partake of ([TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII.]) essence ([TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII.])?--It could not.--Now, that which is one's essence would be, too, not being identical with that which is one; otherwise, that essence would not be its essence, nor would it, that which is one, partake of that essence, but saying that that which is one is would be like saying that that which is one is one.
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