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
Recent Examples on the Web
The two-person rope team was participating in an ascending 5,000-foot route on Thursday from Mount Johnson.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Jones, Corben, Jennings and Fernandez eventually agreed to participate in a virtual forum on Wednesday night.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024
The commission has the ability to compel that people participate, through a subpoena.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Vogue and Condé Nast journalists and other industry experts will participate in helping students gain an understanding of the many ways in which fashion and media intersect.
—Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
Imagine a community where recidivism was lower, more folks had an opportunity to be employed, get an education, participate at their children’s schools, and contribute to their tax base.
—Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
To participate in the 2025 Top Workplaces, or for more information, go to the nomination page at jsonline.com/nominate.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
In keeping with tradition, the top prospects in the NFL draft participated in a youth football event Wednesday and then met on the field with the media.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Prosecutors allege that Trump participated in a plot to submit fake election certificates to Congress, aiming to invalidate Biden’s win.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Jones, Corben, Jennings and Fernandez eventually agreed to participate in a virtual forum on Wednesday night.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024
The commission has the ability to compel that people participate, through a subpoena.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Vogue and Condé Nast journalists and other industry experts will participate in helping students gain an understanding of the many ways in which fashion and media intersect.
—Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
Imagine a community where recidivism was lower, more folks had an opportunity to be employed, get an education, participate at their children’s schools, and contribute to their tax base.
—Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
To participate in the 2025 Top Workplaces, or for more information, go to the nomination page at jsonline.com/nominate.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
In keeping with tradition, the top prospects in the NFL draft participated in a youth football event Wednesday and then met on the field with the media.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Prosecutors allege that Trump participated in a plot to submit fake election certificates to Congress, aiming to invalidate Biden’s win.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Participate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participate. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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