Synonyms for

Participate

Verb / pɑ:ˈrtɪsʌˌpeɪt / Another word for participate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take part in an activity or event

Synonyms & similar words

enter dropout takepart join engage contribute enter compete perform do undertake pursue practice attend

Synonyms by register

Formal

engage contribute take part be involved

Informal

join in get involved pitch in go in for

Literary

intervene assent

Antonyms

abstain refrain withdraw desist cease neglect ignore

Common collocations

  • participate in an event
  • participate actively
  • participate fully
  • participate in discussions
  • participate in the project
  • participate in the game
  • participate in the election

Word family

noun participation
verb participate
adjective participatory
adverb participatively

Usage note

Often followed by the preposition 'in'. Avoid using 'participate to' as it is grammatically incorrect.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to participate in the science fair.
  2. My sister loves to participate in dance competitions.
  3. It is important to participate in voting.
  4. We all need to participate to make the project successful.
  5. The students were excited to participate in the field trip.

Quotes

  • We must participate in the affairs of the community. -Dorothy Height
  • The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be. -Oprah Winfrey
  • I cannot do everything, but I can do something. I must not fail to do the something that I can do. -Helen Keller

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