partaking

Definitions

The act of taking a portion of something, especially food or drink.

The act of participating or sharing in an activity or experience.

Examples

The guests were seen partaking in the elaborate feast prepared by the host.

She enjoyed partaking in the local traditions during her travels across the country.

Synonyms

participating sharing consuming engaging joining indulging experiencing

Antonyms

abstaining refraining avoiding forgoing eschewing declining withdrawing