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Entry 5 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Partake

/(pär*tāk")/ · Par·take · IPA /pɑɹˈteɪk/
01 v. i. To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast…
imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken; p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking
  1. 1.
    To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast with others.
    “When I against myself with thee partake.” — Shak.
  2. 2.
    To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of.
    “The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general.” — Bacon.
02 v. t. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.
  1. 1.
    To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.
    “Let every one partake the general joy.” — Dryden.
  2. 2.
    To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to.[Obs.]
  3. 3.
    To distribute; to communicate.[Obs.]