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Nov 30, 2009
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par•take



Pronunciation: (pär-tāk'), [key]
—v., -took, -tak•en, -tak•ing.

—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.
to take or have a part in; share.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

part. adjpartan
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