The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

partake \par*take"\ (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"), v. t.
   1. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.
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            Let every one partake the general joy. --Dryden.
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   2. To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a
      part to. [Obs.] --Spencer.
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   3. To distribute; to communicate. [Obs.] --Shak.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Partake \Par*take"\ (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"), v. i. [imp. Partook
   (p[aum]r*t[oo^]k"); p. p. Partaken (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"'n); p.
   pr. & vb. n. Partaking.] [Part + take.]
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   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.
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            When I against myself with thee partake. --Shak.
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   2. To have something of the properties, character, or office;
      -- usually followed by of.
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            The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes
            partly of a judge, and partly of an
            attorney-general.                     --Bacon.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

partake
    v 1: have some of the qualities or attributes of something
    2: have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake" [syn:
       partake, share, partake in]
    3: consume; "She didn't touch her food all night" [syn:
       partake, touch]