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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

League

Not going to partake in the basketball league? ANd

Not going to participate in the basketball league?

Whats the difference between the two sentences?

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'Partake of' is a rather effete phrase best reserved for chocolate mousse.

  • 'Partake of' is a rather effete phrase best reserved for chocolate mousse.
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'Partake of' is a rather effete phrase best reserved for chocolate mousse.
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I wouldn't use participate or partake when talking about "joining" a baseball league.

One participates/partake in an activity or event - probably not participate in a league or organization.

I am less sure on partake.

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