Meaning & use
participate
To take part in or become actively involved in an activity or event.
See it in a sentence
Every student is encouraged to participate in at least one club or sport.
She was excited to participate in the community fundraiser for the local shelter.
A note on using this word
"Participate" is typically followed by the preposition "in," as in "participate in a discussion."
Words with a similar meaning
join intake part
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