participate

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt pər-/ (ame, mw)

participate — verb

  • participatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • participateshe / she / it
  • participatedpast simple
  • participating-ing form

1. to join an event, discussion, or other activity by taking an active part in it.

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to join an event, discussion, or other activity by taking an active part in it.

例句

Maya participated in the school play by painting the stage after class.

participate in + event

Only three parents participated in the meeting about the new lunch plan.

participate in + meeting

同義詞
  • take part

    the closest everyday equivalent; slightly less formal

  • join in

    more informal; often used for games, songs, and shared activities

  • engage in

    more formal; common in writing about work, study, or discussion

  • contribute

    emphasises giving help, ideas, or effort rather than simple presence

反義詞
  • opt out

    to choose not to take part

  • sit out

    to stay out of an activity or game for a period

文法句型

participate in + activity/event/discussion

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'in' plus the event, meeting, class, or discussion. Distinguish from 'join': 'participate' stresses taking part in the activity, not becoming a member of a group.

常見錯誤

❌Many parents participated the meeting.
✅Many parents participated in the meeting.
💡'participate' is usually followed by 'in'.
❌I participated the basketball team last year.
✅I joined the basketball team last year.
💡'participate' means taking part in an activity, not becoming a member.