B1verbeducationsociety
US/pɑːrˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
UK/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
to take part in an activity or event
In context
All students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
More than a thousand runners participated in the marathon.
She politely refused to participate in the online survey.
Words that go with participate
verb + preposition
- participate inEveryone can participate in the competition.
- invited to participateTen schools were invited to participate.
- refuse to participateSome workers refused to participate in the strike.
adverb + verb
- actively participateGood students actively participate in class.
verb + adverb
- participate fullyDisabled people should be able to participate fully.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I participated the competition.Correct: I participated in the competition.