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participate

/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
English Definition
v. take part in
中文释义
参加,参与
Example Sentence

Students who participate in the annual science fair gain hands-on experience in designing and presenting experiments.

参加年度科学展的学生能获得设计和展示实验的实践经验。

Synonyms
engage join partake
Antonyms
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Sociologist Ingrid Solberg's survey found that people who participate in team sports as adults report a stronger sense of belonging to their local community than those who do not.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Political scientist Yusuf Demir argues that open party primaries increase voter engagement by allowing independents to participate in candidate selection.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Sociologist Aisha Bello's survey found that people who participate in neighborhood watch programs report a stronger sense of safety in their community than those who do not.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “participate”?

  1. A Take part in
  2. B To predict the future
  3. C To destroy completely
  4. D To make someone feel awkward or ashamed
Show answer

A — Take part in. “participate” means take part in.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “take part in”?

  1. A demolish
  2. B foretell
  3. C embarrass
  4. D participate
Show answer

D — participate. “participate” means take part in.

Common questions about “participate”

What does “participate” mean?

participate — take part in. In Chinese: 参加,参与.

How do you pronounce “participate”?

participate is pronounced /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/.

How is “participate” used in a sentence?

Students who participate in the annual science fair gain hands-on experience in designing and presenting experiments. (参加年度科学展的学生能获得设计和展示实验的实践经验。)

What are synonyms for “participate”?

engage, join, partake — all close in meaning to participate (take part in).

What is the opposite of “participate”?

abstain, withdraw — each the opposite of participate (take part in).

Is “participate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. participate is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “participate”?

parti(part)+cip(take)

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