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participating

 

[ pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a competition

Taking part in a competition or event.

Synonyms

competing, engaging, joining

Examples of usage

  • She will be participating in the upcoming marathon.
  • Are you interested in participating in the talent show?
Context #2 | Verb

in an activity

Being involved in a particular activity or process.

Synonyms

engaging, involving, taking part

Examples of usage

  • Students actively participating in the class discussion.
  • The team members are all participating in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "participating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participando

🇮🇳 भाग ले रहा है

🇩🇪 teilnehmend

🇮🇩 berpartisipasi

🇺🇦 беручи участь

🇵🇱 uczestniczący

🇯🇵 参加している (sanka shite iru)

🇫🇷 participant

🇪🇸 participando

🇹🇷 katılan

🇰🇷 참여하는 (chamyeohaneun)

🇸🇦 مشارك (musharik)

🇨🇿 účastnící se

🇸🇰 zúčastňujúci sa

🇨🇳 参与 (cānyù)

🇸🇮 sodelujoč

🇮🇸 þátttakandi

🇰🇿 қатысушы

🇬🇪 მონაწილეობს (monatsileobs)

🇦🇿 iştirak edən

🇲🇽 participando

Word origin

The word 'participating' is derived from the Latin word 'participat-' which means 'taking part in'. The use of the word can be traced back to the 16th century when it was first recorded in English literature. Over time, 'participating' has become a common term used to describe being actively involved in various activities or events.

See also: nonparticipation, participant, participation, participative, participatory.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,294, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.