take part
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Definition
- Verb:
- To participate or be involved in an activity, event, or situation: "Take part" means to join in and share in an activity with others.
Usage
- The verb "take part" is typically followed by the preposition "in" to specify the activity.
- It is used in formal and informal contexts to describe involvement.
- It often implies active participation rather than just being present.
Examples
- Verb:
- She decided to take part in the charity run.
- All students are encouraged to take part in the discussion.
- He was too shy to take part in the game.
Advanced Usage
- "take an active part": to participate with energy and involvement.
- She took an active part in organizing the community event.
- "take no part": to choose not to be involved.
- He took no part in the argument and remained silent.
Variants and Related Words
- Participate (verb): to take part in something. (A direct synonym)
- Engage (verb): to become involved in.
- Partake (verb): to join in (often used formally or with 'of' for food/drink).
Synonyms
- Participate
- Join in
- Be involved
- Contribute
Related Phrases
- Take part in: This is the standard phrasal construction.
- You must take part in the training to qualify.
- Play a part: This phrase can be similar but often implies having a role or contributing to a result.
- Good nutrition plays a part in overall health. (Note: This is listed as a related phrase, not the target word "take part").
Notes
- "Take part" is an intransitive phrasal verb; it does not take a direct object without the preposition "in."
- Do not confuse with the noun "part" alone, which means a portion or role.