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participate
[/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/]
verb
participar
1.
To take part in or become involved in an activity or event
She decided to participate in the marathon.
Ela decidiu participar da maratona.
2.
To share in something; to have a part or share
All employees are encouraged to participate in the decision-making process.
Todos os funcionários são encorajados a participar do processo de tomada de decisão.
3.
To contribute to a discussion or conversation
Students should participate actively in class discussions.
Os alunos devem participar ativamente das discussões em sala de aula.
NYC Slang
get down/get involved
Synonyms
engage
join
take part
contribute
involve
partake
Antonyms
abstain
withdraw
exclude
refrain
sit out
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
participar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
participar
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
participar
No significant regional variation
Portugal
participar
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; no regional distinction
Related Idioms & Phrases
participate in the rat race
participate in decision-making
participate fully
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