participate

verb

par·tic·i·pate | \ pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt

, pər-\

participated; participating

Definition of participate

transitive verb

archaic : partake

intransitive verb

1 : to possess some of the attributes of a person, thing, or quality the individual man participates in the ideal man— Frank Thilly

2a : to take part always participates in class discussions

b : to have a part or share in something Your mother participates in this ambition …— Edith Wharton

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Choose the Right Synonym for participate

share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing. shared my toys with the others participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion. participated in sports partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink. partook freely of the refreshments

Examples of participate in a Sentence

Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate. eager to participate in the city's cultural life

Recent Examples on the Web

Castillo was a huge fan of the brand, owned a first-generation Jeep Cherokee, and participated in off-road events with it. — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, "Hundreds of Jeeps Pay Tribute to 18-Year-Old Jeep Owner Killed Thwarting School Shooting," 16 May 2019 Or participate in one of the hotel's off-season offerings, like a tour of an oyster farm (tastings included), a cooking class with the executive chef of Topper's, or a visit to the charming village of Siasconset. — Leena Kim, Town & Country, "5 Luxury Destinations for a Mother-Daughter Trip," 9 May 2019 Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, as well as Princess Anne all participated in a photo call at the hospital with their new arrival. — Vogue, "How Meghan Markle’s Birth Plan Will Differ from Kate Middleton’s," 17 Apr. 2019 Elsewhere, junior defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike participated in individual drills Friday but sat out the scrimmage drills. — Mike Vorel, The Seattle Times, "Observations from the UW Huskies’ sixth practice of spring football," 12 Apr. 2019 Some of these companies participate in purchasing cohorts to take advantage of group rates for items like travel and raw materials. — Nicole Friedman, WSJ, "The Berkshire Empire Is Quietly Collaborating More Than Ever," 4 Apr. 2019 After four winters of the program, 98% of eligible elementary schoolers participate, including kids with physical or behavioral challenges. — Melody Warnick, Woman's Day, "These Small-Town Heroes Are Helping Their Communities Thrive," 2 Apr. 2019 Marsh will collate scores from participating insurers, which will individually size up the offerings, and identify the products and services considered... — Leslie Scism, WSJ, "Insurers Creating a Consumer Ratings Service for Cybersecurity Industry," 26 Mar. 2019 Below, check out some of the participating brands and get details on what's coming up. — Alexa Tucker, SELF, "All the Black Friday 2018 and Cyber Monday Deals for People Who Love Workout Clothes," 22 Nov. 2018

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