participate
verb (used without object)
to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed byin ).
am participating
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present progressiveof participate (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I signed my name and I am participating in the demonstrations not because of any political reason, but because of a national reason," he said.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
"That this all occurs less than one week before ballots drop in an election in which I am participating causes me tremendous concern."
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2022
As an actress I don't want to keep doing the same thing over and over again, so the more strange the experience the more I feel that I am participating in life.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2014
Every year I get a lot of inquiries if I am participating in different campaigns or activities and when I say no, there is always a bit of an awkward pause.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2013
"I am participating in nothing here," said he, "make use of me, give me something to do, and I will do it—occupation is what I want."
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
