participate
/pɑ:'tisipeit/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To take part in or become involved in an activity: The core meaning of "participate" is to be actively involved in something, such as an event, activity, or process.
- To share in something: It can also mean to have a share or part in something, often implying contribution or involvement.
Usage
- The verb "participate" is typically followed by the preposition "in" when indicating the activity or event.
- She loves to participate in community events.
- All students are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
- It can be used in formal and informal contexts to describe involvement.
Examples
- Verb:
- He refused to participate in the debate.
- To participate in the study, you must sign a consent form.
- Many countries participate in the Olympic Games.
Advanced Usage
- "participate fully": to be completely or actively involved.
- Employees are expected to participate fully in the training program.
- "participate actively": to take part with energy and engagement.
- The audience participated actively by asking many questions.
Variants and Related Words
- Participation (n): The act of taking part or being involved in something.
- Her participation in the project was crucial to its success.
- Participant (n): A person who takes part in something.
- All participants will receive a certificate.
- Participatory (adj): Involving or characterized by participation.
- The meeting was designed to be a participatory workshop.
Synonyms
- Take part: To be involved in an activity.
- Engage: To become involved in.
- Join in: To become involved in an activity with others.
Phrasal Verbs
- Participate in: This is the standard and most common construction.
- We invite you to participate in our annual charity run.
Related Idioms
- No idiom directly and exclusively formed with the single word "participate" is common in English. Its meaning is typically expressed directly through the verb and the preposition "in."
Verb
- become a participant; be involved in
- enter a race
- enter an agreement
- enter a drug treatment program
- enter negotiations
- share in something