participate Definition
to take part in an activity or event.
Using participate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "participate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm happy to participate in the charity event.
Example
Will you participate in the school play?
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The company encourages its employees to participate in volunteer work.
Example
She refused to participate in the discussion.
participate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for participate
- engage
- contribute
- join in
- take part
- involve oneself
Phrases with participate
to be involved in an activity or event
Example
He decided not to participate in the competition.
to be fully engaged and involved in an activity or event
Example
The students were encouraged to participate actively in the class discussion.
to take part in a formal discussion on a particular topic
Example
The candidates will participate in a debate on live television.
Origins of participate
from Latin 'participat-', meaning 'shared'
Summary: participate in Brief
The verb 'participate' [pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt] means to take part in an activity or event. It is often used in the context of volunteering, sports, and discussions. Examples include 'I'm happy to participate in the charity event.' and 'She refused to participate in the discussion.' Synonyms include 'join in,' 'take part,' and 'engage.'
