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participate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of participate

to take a share or part
  • eager to participate in the city's cultural life
Synonyms of participate

partake, share
Words Related to participate

endure, experience, feel, know, see, taste, undergo

encounter, meet

accept, receive

Synonym Discussion of 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

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  1. See words that rhyme with participate Dictionary: Definition of participate Spanish Central: Translation of participate Nglish: Translation of participate for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of participate for Arabic speakers

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