Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Partake \Par*take"\, v. i. [imp. {Partook}; p. p. {Partaken}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Partaking}.] [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.

Source : WordNet®

partake
     v 1: have some of the qualities or attributes of something
     2: have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake"
        [syn: {share}, {partake in}]
     3: consume; "She didn't touch her food all night" [syn: {touch}]
     [also: {partook}, {partaken}]