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Q: How is the word 'participate' distinct from other similar verbs?

The words partake and share are common synonyms of participate . While all three words mean "to have, get, or use in common with another or others," participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion. // participated in sports

Q: When can 'partake' be used instead of 'participate'?

The words partake and participate can be used in similar contexts, but partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink. // partook freely of the refreshments

Q: Where would 'share' be a reasonable alternative to 'participate'?

While in some cases nearly identical to participate , share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing. // shared my toys with the others

participate

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pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt

Definition of participate

as in to share

to take a share or part eager to participate in the city's cultural life

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How is the word participate distinct from other similar verbs?

The words partake and share are common synonyms of participate. While all three words mean "to have, get, or use in common with another or others," participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

When can partake be used instead of participate?

The words partake and participate can be used in similar contexts, but partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

Where would share be a reasonable alternative to participate?

While in some cases nearly identical to participate, share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing.

shared my toys with the others

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Recent Examples of participate In another decision Tuesday, the court ruled 6-3 to allow West Virginia and Idaho to ban transgender athletes from participating in female sports teams. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Many Adriatic Luxury Hotels participate in one of the two (or both) loyalty programs, including Hotel Kompas on the other side of town with a lively beachfront restaurant of its own. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Starting July 1, Circle K Inner Circle rewards members can get any size Polar Pop fountain drink for just 25 cents at participating locations nationwide. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for participate

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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026

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Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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