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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However, Schwab requires a $100,000 account minimum to participate in IPOs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

What are the calls with publicists like now to get their clients to participate?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

NextEra’s unregulated arm is the primary way the company can participate in demand growth outside of its own Florida territory, which hasn’t been a hotspot for data-center growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This makes them a potentially less volatile way to participate in the surge of AI-driven capital-markets activity.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Washington Post, however, refused to participate in the press blackout.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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