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Definitions

participate

[pahr-tis-uh-peyt] / pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt /
VERB
take part in activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid compete cooperate engage engage in perform play share
STRONG
concur partake strive
WEAK
associate with be a participant be a party to be into chip in come in enter into get in on get in on the act go into have a hand in have to do with join in latch on lend a hand sit in sit in on take an interest in tune in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block direct hinder impede obstruct prevent stop
WEAK
observe watch

Example Sentences

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I wanted to participate in the world as a normal person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And engineer-by-training Christina Koch, 47, will become the first woman to participate in a lunar mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali has also said his country is not in a position to participate in the tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“We want to participate in what Sam is creating,” Iger said on CNBC, with Altman, occupying an adjacent on-screen window, nodding in acknowledgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

There was already a large chaha’oh to house everyone who was going to participate.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.