participate

Get actively involved

To participate is to take part in something—an activity, event, discussion, or group effort.

The word implies active involvement rather than passive observation: Everyone participated in the cleanup.

Participation can range from minimal (At least participate in the conversation) to full engagement (She participated in every aspect of the campaign).

engage

attend

Be present at

interact · absorb · invest · commit · active · hands-on · presence · attentive · responsive · present

join

enlist

Join armed forces

membership · admission · enter · initiate · onboard · affiliate · subscribe · matriculate · induct · pledge

compete

race

Competition of speed

compete · rivalry · athlete · sportsmanship · victory · defeat · medal · trophy · arena · qualify

collaborate

teamwork

Joint effort toward shared aim

alliance · coalition · unite · combine · concert · consortium · integrate · affiliate · federation · confederation

discuss

dialogue

Spoken exchange between parties

feedback · input · discourse · negotiation · consultation · deliberation · forum · debate · weigh-in · voice

contribute

donate

Give to charity

sponsor · benefactor · philanthropy · gift · grant · patronage · pledge · charity · invest · backer

Categories
Opposites
active involvement vs. passive observation

participateobserve

Perceive with attention

watch · spectate · look on · stand by · witness

engagement vs. withdrawal

participatewithdraw

Remove or pull away

abstain · retire · leave · drop out · disengage

inclusion vs. deliberate refusal

participateboycott

Organized economic protest

refuse · decline · abstain · forgo · avoid

Phrases
Family

participant, participation, participating, participants, participated, participates, participatory, participative, participator

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G