'Partake' definitions:

Definition of 'partake'

(from WordNet)
verb
Have some of the qualities or attributes of something
verb
Have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake" [syn: partake, share, partake in]
verb
Consume; "She didn't touch her food all night" [syn: partake, touch]

Definition of 'Partake'

From: GCIDE
  • Partake \Par*take"\ (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"), v. i. [imp. Partook (p[aum]r*t[oo^]k"); p. p. Partaken (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"'n); p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking.] [Part + take.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • When I against myself with thee partake. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of. [1913 Webster]
  • The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'partake'

From: GCIDE
  • partake \par*take"\ (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"), v. t.
  • 1. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share. [1913 Webster]
  • Let every one partake the general joy. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to. [Obs.] --Spencer. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To distribute; to communicate. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'partake'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Partake'