Definition of partake Partake

/pɑɹtejˈk/ - [parteyk] - par•take

We found 12 definitions of partake from 5 different sources.

What does partake mean?

Verb partakes, partaking, partaken
partake - have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake"
		share, partake in
		acquire, get win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
		cut in mix in with cutting motions
partake - consume; "She didn't touch her food all night"
		touch
		ingest, consume, take in, have, take engage fully; "The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy"
		receive convert into sounds or pictures; "receive the incoming radio signals"
partake - have some of the qualities or attributes of something
		share communicate; "I'd like to share this idea with you"

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partake (v. i.)
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.
partake (v. i.)
To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of.
partake (v. t.)
To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.
partake (v. t.)
To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to.
partake (v. t.)
To distribute; to communicate.

partake
pär-tāk′, v.i. to take or have a part, either absolutely, or with of or in before the thing shared, as food, &c.: to have something of the nature or properties, &c.: to be admitted: (Shak.) to make common cause.—v.t. to have a part in: to share: (Shak.) to communicate:—pr.p. partā′king; pa.t. partook′; pa.p. partā′ken.—ns. Partā′ker, one who shares in along with others: a partner: an accomplice; Partā′king, a sharing: (law) a combination in an evil design. [Part and take.]