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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The city promised to refund businesses that obtained special licenses and health permits to participate in the event, and referred questions about ticket refunds and vendor participation fees to Long Beach Pride.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The auction moved online in 2003, allowing Buffett fans around the world to participate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Asked by his barrister Dominic D'Souza if he had at at any stage agreed to participate in the plan, Pochynock said: "I did not agree to do that".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Anthropic said it does not permit SPVs to participate in its financing rounds or to acquire its shares.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Being able to fully participate on the team helped me do a better job.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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