participate
gb/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt/ us/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 2800
részt vesz
VERB
B1
1
részt vesz
A2
Usage pattern:
to participate in [an activity/event]
Many employees participate in the company's annual charity run.
Sok alkalmazott részt vesz a vállalat éves jótékonysági futásán.
Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
A diákokat arra ösztönzik, hogy vegyenek részt az órai megbeszélésekben.
Over 200 athletes will participate in the international tournament this year.
She decided to participate in the volunteer program over the summer.
We want everyone to participate actively in the meeting.
Learner examples
I will participate in the game.
Részt veszek a játékban.
He wants to participate in the race.
Részt akar venni a versenyen.
We participate in the school play.
They participate in the meeting every week.
She did not participate in the class today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'participate' without 'in' before the activity (e.g., 'participate the game' instead of 'participate in the game').
Meaning
To take part in something
Collocations
actively participate
|participate fully
|participate in discussions
|participate in a project
|participate in a competition
Synonyms
take part (More informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.)
|
engage (Can imply a deeper or more committed involvement.)
Antonyms
abstain (To deliberately choose not to take part.)
|
withdraw (To stop being involved after having joined.)
Themes
daily life
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
To join and be part of an activity with other people.
To be actively involved in an activity, event, or situation with other people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
participate
IPA
GB/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt/
US/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
par - ti - cip - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: participate
- 3rd Person Singular: participates
- Present Participle: participating
- Past: participated
Word family
Forms
participates
verb
participating
verb
participated
verb
Core family
participation
noun B1
participant
noun A2
Related words
participatory
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonparticipation
noun
Advanced or less common
participative
adjective
Expressions
participate actively
1/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt ˈæktɪvli/
fixed phrase
Take part with energy
To join an activity and give energy and attention.
Examples
- Students should participate actively to get the most from the class.
- He participates actively in community projects.
participate in full
1/pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt ˈɪn fˈʊl/
fixed phrase
Take part completely
To join an activity with complete involvement and effort.
Examples
- All members are expected to participate in full during training.
- She participated in full, contributing ideas and energy.