participate synonyms

participate

v.

  1. To take part in

    share, partake, aid, cooperate, join in, come in, associate with, be a party to, bear a hand, have a hand in, concur, take an interest in, take part in, answer the call of duty, enter into, have to do with, get in the act, go into, chip in*; see also associate 1, join 2.

    Antonyms retire*, withdraw*, refuse. *

  2. To engage in a contest

    play, strive, engage; see compete. See syn. study at share.

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