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View synonyms for participate

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)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • participatingly adverb
  • participative adjective
  • participatively adverb
  • participator noun
  • participatory adjective
  • unparticipated adjective
  • unparticipating adjective
  • unparticipative adjective
  • participation noun
  • participant adjective
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of participate1

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

See share 1.
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They contend that even if other states engage in partisan gerrymandering, California should maintain its commitment to independent, nonpartisan redistricting principles rather than participating in the same practices.

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The visiting forces deal would allow Canadian troops to participate in joint exercises on land as well.

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But on Saturday morning, the huge crowd participated in an event that put the emphasis on quiet commemoration.

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The researchers examined data from 679 adults participating in the Healthy Brain Study at the Wake Forest Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

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Long Beach Poly, a 12-time Southern Section football champion, announced on Friday it will not participate in this season’s playoffs despite finishing second in the Moore League.

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