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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What restaurants are participating in Arizona Restaurant Week?
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Three decades later, the event has grown from an evening to a week of programming with more than 600 families participating.
—Wren Sanders, Them, 14 Aug. 2024
In order to attend the dance, the participating inmates have to complete fatherhood coaching from an educator, Chad Morris.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Currently, Chiquis is also participating as a judge on TV Azteca’s talent show La Academia, which searches for the best voice among participants from Mexico and Central America.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024
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Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Three decades later, the event has grown from an evening to a week of programming with more than 600 families participating.
—Wren Sanders, Them, 14 Aug. 2024
In order to attend the dance, the participating inmates have to complete fatherhood coaching from an educator, Chad Morris.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Currently, Chiquis is also participating as a judge on TV Azteca’s talent show La Academia, which searches for the best voice among participants from Mexico and Central America.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Participate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participate. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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