participate

[ pahr-tis-uh-peyt ]

verb (used without object)

, par·tic·i·pat·ed, par·tic·i·pat·ing.

1. to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in ):

   to participate in profits;

   to participate in a play.

verb (used with object)

, par·tic·i·pat·ed, par·tic·i·pat·ing.

1. Archaic. to take or have a part or share in; partake in; share.

participate

/ pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt /

verb

1. introften foll byin to take part, be or become actively involved, or share (in)

Derived Forms

• parˈticiˌpator, noun
• parˈticipatory, adjective
• parˌticiˈpation, noun
• parˈticipant, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• par·tici·pating·ly adverb
• par·tici·pative adjective
• par·tici·pative·ly adverb
• par·tici·pator noun
• par·tic·i·pa·to·ry [pahr-, tis, -, uh, -p, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• unpar·tici·pated adjective
• unpar·tici·pating adjective
• unpar·tici·pative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of participate¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin participātus “shared,” past participle of participāre “to share,” equivalent to particip- (stem of particeps ) “taking part, partner” ( participle ) + -āre, verb suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of participate¹

C16: from Latin participāre, from pars part + capere to take

Synonym Study

See share ¹.

Example Sentences

But Trump has since soured on Wray, whose bureau has been arrested scores of people who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

From Salon

"Being able to have adults with cerebral palsy participate in more clinical research will contribute immensely to our understanding of the natural history of cerebral palsy as people age," said Peterson.

From Science Daily

He met Schimberg when they both participated in New York Film Festival’s Artist Academy in 2017, and they immediately hit it off.

From Los Angeles Times

Buzbee’s more than two dozen civil lawsuits have, for the first time, accused celebrities other than Combs of participating in assaults during parties hosted by the Bad Boy Records founder.

From Los Angeles Times

“We do not believe sex is changeable and we do not intend to participate in events that send a different message.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aid
• compete
• cooperate
• engage
• engage in
• perform
• play
• share