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Synonyms

take part

Idioms  

  1. Play a role in, share in, participate, as in Will you be taking part in the wedding? or He did not take part in the discussion. [Late 1300s] Also see take one's part.

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Even if they take part in the new Advanced Placement Business With Personal Finance course or in a college economics class, they may still need a helping hand with the practical stuff.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

One common impulse, in which I take part, if insufficiently and awkwardly, is to give someone food or money, or call 911 when someone clearly needs help.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

It was a far cry from his glory days of finishing in less than three hours, but it still meant a lot to take part, he says.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Investors who really want to take part in the big IPOs are already trying to find ways in through specialist vehicles, some of which leave a lot to be desired.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

There was some socializing she didn’t take part in.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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