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Pronunciation : Par*take"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Part + take.]
Definition : 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.

i. [imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken (; p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Par*take"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913