participate

One entry found for participate.

Main Entry: par·tic·i·pate
Pronunciation: pär-'ti-s&-"pAt, p&r-
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -pat·ed; -pat·ing
Etymology: Latin participatus, past participle of participare, from particip-, particeps participant, from part-, pars part + capere to take -- more at HEAVE
transitive verb, archaic : PARTAKE
intransitive verb
1 : to possess some of the attributes of a person, thing, or quality
2 a : to take part <always participates in class discussions> b : to have a part or share in something
synonym see SHARE
- par·tic·i·pa·tor /-"pA-t&r/ noun