Participate
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
Definitions
To be involved in something; to take part.
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
To take part in an activity or event.
I will participate in the science fair this year.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a game or a party. Participating means you're joining in the fun, playing, or talking with everyone else. It's about being an active part of something!
👶 For kids: To participate means to join in and do something with others, like playing a game or helping a friend.
More Examples
The audience is invited to participate in the interactive game show.
Many citizens participated in the election.
How It's Used
"Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions."
"She will participate in the upcoming marathon."
"All employees are expected to participate in the company meeting."
Idioms & expressions
participate in
To be involved in an activity, event, or situation.
"She participated in the debate."
From Latin participatus, past participle of participare 'to share', from particeps 'sharing', from pars 'part' + capere 'to take'.
The word 'participate' has been used since the 15th century and originally meant 'to have or take a part or share'.
Memory tip
Think of a party. You participate when you join the party and do things.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: pars (part) + capere (to take)