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participate

[ pahr-tis-uh-peyt ]
/ pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt /
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verb (used without object), par·tic·i·pat·ed, par·tic·i·pat·ing.

to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.

verb (used with object), par·tic·i·pat·ed, par·tic·i·pat·ing.

Archaic. to take or have a part or share in; partake in; share.

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Words related to participate

play, engage, perform, share, cooperate, compete, aid, partake, concur, strive

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Origin of participate

1525–35; < Latin participātus (past participle of participāre “to share”), equivalent to particip- (stem of particeps) “taking part, partner” (see participle) + -ātus -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM participate

synonym study for participate

1. See share1.
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British Dictionary definitions for participate

participate
/ (pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt) /

verb

(intr often foll by in) to take part, be or become actively involved, or share (in)

Derived forms of participate

participant, adjective, nounparticipation, nounparticipator, nounparticipatory, adjective

Word Origin for participate

C16: from Latin participāre, from pars part + capere to take
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