participate

[pahr-tis-uh-peyt]

verb (used without object)

participated, participating 

1. to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed byin ).

   to participate in profits;

   to participate in a play.

verb (used with object)

participated, participating 

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

participate

/ pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt /

verb

1. to take part, be or become actively involved, or share (in)

Other Word Forms

• participatingly adverb
• participative adjective
• participatively adverb
• participator noun
• participatory adjective
• unparticipated adjective
• unparticipating adjective
• unparticipative adjective
• participation noun
• participant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of participate¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin participātus “shared,” past participle of participāre “to share,” equivalent to particip- (stem of particeps ) “taking part, partner” ( participle ) + -āre, verb suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of participate¹

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

Synonym Study

See share ¹.

Example Sentences

Held in an e-sport arena, hundreds of people come to cheer on those participating.

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The judge disqualified Essalyi from participating in the cases of the defendants at issue.

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“Historically, late year markets are slightly more favorable, but only by enough to reward those who are already participating, not those waiting for a postcard perfect entry.”

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Child care enables parents to participate in the workforce and support their families.

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There were academic gains — 35% of students participating in the after-school reading program in the 2023-24 school year improved by at least one grade level, according to the department’s 2024 report.

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Related Words

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• compete 
• cooperate 
• engage 
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• perform 
• play 
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