Partake

[pɑː'teɪk] or [pɑr'tek]

Definition

(verb.) have, give, or receive a share of; 'We shared the cake'.

(verb.) have some of the qualities or attributes of something.

(verb.) consume; 'She didn't touch her food all night'.

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Definition

(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.

(v. i.) To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of.

(v. t.) To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.

(v. t.) To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to.

(v. t.) To distribute; to communicate.

Typist: Ruth

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Share, partake of, participate in, have a part of, take a part of.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Share, participate, accept, derive

ANT:Forfeit, relinquish, forego, cede, yield, afford

Typed by Carlyle

Definition

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.

Typist: Owen

Examples

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