par·tic·i·pate
Pronounced:
/pɑɚˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
par·tic·i·pates; par·tic·i·pat·ed; par·tic·i·pat·ingMeaning:
[no obj] : to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others ▪ Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate. —often + in ▪ If you don't participate in the planning of the trip, you can't complain about what we plan. ▪ He never participated in sports in high school. ▪ Participating employees [=employees who have chosen to join] can contribute up to 14 percent of their wages to the retirement plan. ▪ Look for these specials at a participating store [=a store that participates in an advertised sale or promotion] near you.
—par·tic·i·pa·tion /pɑɚˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ He noted a lack of participation by the people who would benefit the most. ▪ The show had a lot of audience participation. —often + in ▪ He is known for his active participation in community affairs. ▪ the participation of women in politics ▪ Participation in the retirement plan is voluntary.
/pɑɚˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ He noted a lack of participation by the people who would benefit the most. ▪ The show had a lot of audience participation. —often + in ▪ He is known for his active participation in community affairs. ▪ the participation of women in politics ▪ Participation in the retirement plan is voluntary.