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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All data collected by Roman will be publicly available, allowing researchers and citizen scientists alike to participate in the search for new worlds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

About 85,000 UFC fans are expected to participate in UFC Freedom 250 at the Ellipse, a 52-acre park just south of the White House grounds.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Instead, a trial of the facts is being held in which she will not participate.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Inside CECOT” was scheduled to run Dec. 22 but was pulled the day before air by Weiss, who believed it needed more reporting, including a direct on-camera response from the administration, which did not participate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I did not participate in class discussions, but I listened carefully, always rooting for Kennedy.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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