participate
verb
par·tic·i·pate pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt 
pər-
participated; participating
transitive verb
archaic : partake
intransitive verb
1
: to possess some of the attributes of a person, thing, or quality
the individual man participates in the ideal man
Frank Thilly
Frank Thilly2
a
: to take part
always participates in class discussions
b
: to have a part or share in something
Your mother participates in this ambition … Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton participator
pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-tər
noun pər-
Synonyms
- partake
- share
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Example Sentences
Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate. eager to participate in the city's cultural life
Recent Examples on the Web Now over 100 vendors participate in the event and four stages allow artists ranging from rock to hip hop to perform. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Also, give the audience ways to participate and interact. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 The kids were able to participate in drills and enjoy the new courts. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Negro said that 57 players agreed to participate and checks of $200 were given out Thursday night. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Aviv started SparkCharge in 2017 and moved to the Boston area in 2018, to participate in the Techstars Boston startup accelerator program, and subsequently decided to remain here. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Ahlemeyer urged the judge to require Cooley to participate in drug and alcohol treatment and mental health counseling and complete a domestic violence program. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 Everything has consequences, and this educational opportunity gives real world experiences for students to participate and be more involved. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 These monthly discussions allow people to participate in a live conversation and ask questions in real-time. William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Also, give the audience ways to participate and interact. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 The kids were able to participate in drills and enjoy the new courts. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Negro said that 57 players agreed to participate and checks of $200 were given out Thursday night. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Aviv started SparkCharge in 2017 and moved to the Boston area in 2018, to participate in the Techstars Boston startup accelerator program, and subsequently decided to remain here. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Ahlemeyer urged the judge to require Cooley to participate in drug and alcohol treatment and mental health counseling and complete a domestic violence program. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 Everything has consequences, and this educational opportunity gives real world experiences for students to participate and be more involved. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 These monthly discussions allow people to participate in a live conversation and ask questions in real-time. William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin participatus, past participle of participare, from particip-, particeps participant, from part-, pars part + capere to take — more at heave entry 1
First Known Use
1531, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
participate
verb
par·tic·i·pate pər-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt
pär-
participated; participating
: to join with others in doing something
participator
noun
as in participant
one who takes part in something a willing participator in any parlor game anyone suggested Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- participant
- player
- sharer
- actor
- partaker
- partner
- assistant
- party
- helper
- aide
- accessory
- accessary
- colleague
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- spectator
- observer
- nonparticipant
- bystander
- onlooker
- watcher
- looker-on
- wallflower