μετέχω
Infl. aeolic πεδ-έχω
Infl. fut. μεθ-έξω
Infl. perf. μετ-έσχηκα
1. "to partake of, enjoy a share of, share in, take part in", c. gen. rei, Theogn., Aesch.; c. gen. pers. "to partake of" a person's friendship, Xen.; μ. τῶν πεντακισχιλίων "to be members" of the 5000 "in turn", Thuc.:— with dat. pers. added, μετ. τινός τινι "to partake of" something "in common with" another, Pind., Eur.:— often the part or share is added, μ. τάφου μέρος Aesch., etc.
2. rarely with the acc. only, ἀκερδῆ χάριν μ. Soph.
3. absol., οἱ μετέχοντες "the partners", Hdt.