The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - partake v.

1) Usually, partake in. share (in) , participate (in) , take (a) part (in) , enter (in or into) : We share each other's burdens and partake in each other's joys. 2) Usually, partake of. a receive, get, have a share or portion or part (of) , share: We were invited to partake of a meagre repast. b evoke, suggest, hint at, intimate, imply, possess or have the quality of: Greater knowledge often partakes of insolence.