participate

American

[pahr-tis-uh-peyt] / pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt /

verb (used without object)

participated, participating

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

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

participate British

/ pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt /

verb

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

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Related Words

See share ¹.

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of participate

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

“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.”

From Barron's

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

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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