Category:Partake

Par*take", v. i. [imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken (p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking.] Etym: [part + take.]

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. "brutes partake in this faculty." Locke. When i against myself with thee partake. Shak.

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.

Partake Par*take", v. t.

1. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share. Let every one partake the general joy. Driden.

2. To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to. [obs.] Spencer.

3. To distribute; to communicate. [obs.] Shak.