Participated: meaning, definitions and examples

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participated

 

[ pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

active involvement

Participated is the past tense of the verb participate. It means to take part in an activity or event, usually involving some level of engagement or contribution. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, meetings, discussions, and community events. Participating often implies a sense of collaboration or teamwork, indicating that individuals are joining together for a common purpose or activity.

Synonyms

engaged, joined, took part

Examples of usage

  • She participated in the marathon last year.
  • They participated in the town hall meeting to voice their concerns.
  • He actively participated in the project from the beginning.

Translations

Translations of the word "participated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participou

🇮🇳 भाग लिया

🇩🇪 teilgenommen

🇮🇩 berpartisipasi

🇺🇦 взяли участь

🇵🇱 uczestniczył

🇯🇵 参加した

🇫🇷 participé

🇪🇸 participó

🇹🇷 katıldı

🇰🇷 참여했다

🇸🇦 شارك

🇨🇿 účastnil se

🇸🇰 zúčastnil sa

🇨🇳 参与了

🇸🇮 sodeloval

🇮🇸 tók þátt

🇰🇿 қатысты

🇬🇪 მონაწილეობდა

🇦🇿 iştirak etdi

🇲🇽 participó

Etymology

The word 'participated' originates from the Latin term 'participare', which means 'to share in' or 'to take part in'. The root of the word is composed of 'partis', meaning 'part', and 'capere', meaning 'to seize'. This etymology reflects the core idea of participation as an act of sharing in something. The word evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. Its usage has expanded over time to encompass a wide range of activities and involvement in various groups and events. Today, participation is fundamental in fields such as education, governance, and social interactions, highlighting its significance in fostering collaboration and community building.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,147 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.