participate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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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A disciplined strategy can help employees reduce risk while still participating in long-term growth of the company’s shares.
From MarketWatch
The pharmaceutical companies that market these medications decide in February whether to participate in the program.
From MarketWatch
“They’re going to try to restrict or home in the Border Patrol’s authority or at least the way they participate in operations and are going to now go back,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The city announced on Tuesday its intention to participate in the public auction of the 3.74-acre meat-processing facility, known as Manning Beef, with the goal of barring another meatpacking company from taking over the site.
From Los Angeles Times
The figure exceeded its prior guidance and underscored how selective insurers have become about participating in the program.
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