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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So far, only 400 Chadian soldiers have arrived in Port-au-Prince to participate in the GSF.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The surveillance capitalism system requires people to unwittingly participate in a manipulative cycle of group- and self-surveillance.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The Rams expect Puka Nacua to participate in offseason workouts, are negotiating with Matthew Stafford on an extension and are open to Jimmy Garoppolo returning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

CVS said Tuesday that it didn’t opt to participate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Afraid both for her safety and that she’d never be able to find work if she were arrested, I begged her not to participate.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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