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participate

Pronunciation: /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

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Definition of participate

verb

[no object]
  • 1be involved; take part:thousands participated in a nationwide strike
  • 2 (participate of) archaic have or possess (a particular quality):both members participate of harmony

Derivatives

participative

adjective

participator

noun

participatory

adjective

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin participat- 'shared in', from the verb participare, based on pars, part- 'part' + capere 'take'

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