PARTAKE/PARTICIPATE
This was triggered by the misuse of one of the terms by a CBC television reporter during yesterday's morning news.
Explain the meaning and correct use of the terms "partake" and "participate".
What part of speech is each word?
Use "partake" and "participate" in sentences that clearly show their meanings.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "expurgate".
What type of word is "expurgate"?
Define "expurgate" and use it in a sentence.
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