/ pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt; NAmE pɑːrˈt-/ verb
[ v ] participate (in sth) (rather formal ) to take part in or become involved in an activity :
She didn't participate in the discussion.
We encourage students to participate fully in the running of the college.
Details of the competition are available at all participating stores.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from Latin participat- shared in, from the verb participare , based on pars , part- part + capere take.