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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)