participate

/pɑ:'tisipeit/
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participate

She will participate in the school's science fair.

Definition
  1. 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."
participate

She will participate in the school's science fair.

Verb
  1. become a participant; be involved in
    • enter a race
    • enter an agreement
    • enter a drug treatment program
    • enter negotiations
  2. share in something