Par‐take″ (pär‐tāk″), v. i. [imp.Partook (–to͝ok″); p. p.Partaken (–tāk″'n); 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.