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Participate

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-intransitive. To take part in something: participated in the festivities.

verb-intransitive. To share in something: If only I could participate in your good fortune.

v. Archaic To partake of.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. Acting in common; participating.

verb-intransitive. To have a share in common with others; to take a part; to play a role; to partake; -- followed by in, formerly by of.

v. To partake of; to share in; to receive a part of.

v. To impart, or give, or share of.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

To partake; share or share in; receive a part or share of.

To give a share of; communicate; dispense.

To take part; partake; have a share in common with others: followed by in, formerly by of, before the object.

To have features or characteristics in common with another or others.

Synonyms Share, Participate in, etc. See partake.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

v. become a participant; be involved in

v. share in something

Word Usage

"The word participate is vague and open to interpretation, but as stated, "Campaign" is defined by the rules and regulations of the DNC."

Verb Form

participated participates participating

Cross Reference

participating tone

Hyponym

jump

Form

participated participating

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

participating partake share partaker

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

anticipate dissipate