participate
verb
par·tic·i·pate
pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt 
pər-
participated; participating
archaic
: partake
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
Examples of participate in a Sentence
Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate.
eager to participate in the city's cultural life
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Coffee badging remains popular with 44% of workers still participating in this trend, with 70% admitting they’ve been caught by their employers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While Jagger is English and unable to participate in the U.S elections, some of his children are able to vote.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Available in-store only at participating locations.
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Four Republicans and two undeclared voters participated, according to the outlet.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While Jagger is English and unable to participate in the U.S elections, some of his children are able to vote.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Available in-store only at participating locations.
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Four Republicans and two undeclared voters participated, according to the outlet.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Participate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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participate
verb
par·tic·i·pate
pər-ˈtis-ə-ˌpāt
pär-
participated; participating
: to take part or have a share in something in common with others
participate in sports
participation
noun
-ˌtis-ə-ˈpā-shən
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