participated; participating
Definition of participate
archaic
: partake
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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The first known use of participate was in 1531
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