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Does "partake" mean "hate"? And is this expression used frequently?

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Rebecca

No, it does not mean "hate." "Partake" is a verb meaning to join in, take part in, or participate in something. When Ariana Grande sings "we way too fly to partake in all this hate," she means that "we're too cool to participate/take part in this hate." Ex: The guest can partake in the activities. Ex: If you visit Japan in the summer, be sure to partake in the summer festivities.

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