— partakable , adj. — partaker , n.
/pahr tayk"/ , v. , partook, partaken, partaking .
v.i.
1. to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually fol. by in ): He won't partake in the victory celebration.
2. to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually fol. by of ): to partake of a meal.
3. to have something of the nature or character (usually fol. by of ): feelings partaking of both joy and regret.
v.t.
4. to take or have a part in; share.
[ 1555-65; back formation from partaking, ME part taking, trans. of L participatio PARTICIPATION ]
Syn. 1. See share 1 .