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participate

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/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ · par-tic-i-pate

To take part in something or be involved in an activity.

Meanings

verbformal

To take part in something or be involved in an activity.

کسی چیز میں حصہ لینا یا کسی سرگرمی میں شامل ہونا۔

شرکت کرنا

shirkat karna

Synonyms

take partjoinengageحصہ لیناشامل ہونامشارکت کرنا

Antonyms

withdrawexitavoidقائم نہ رہناخارج ہونااجتناب کرنا

Common Collocations

  • actively participate
  • participate in a meeting
  • participate in discussions

Example Sentences

I would like to participate in the upcoming conference.

میں آنے والی کانفرنس میں شرکت کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔

main aanay wali conference mein shirkat karna chahta hoon.

They encourage everyone to participate in the local community events.

وہ سب کو مقامی کمیونٹی کے واقعات میں شرکت کرنے کی ترغیب دیتے ہیں۔

woh sab ko maqami community ke waqiaat mein shirkat karne ki targhib dete hain.

To make a real difference, you must participate in these initiatives.

حقیقی فرق ڈالنے کے لیے، آپ کو ان اقدامات میں شرکت کرنی چاہیے۔

haqeeqi farq dalne ke liye, aap ko in iqdamat mein shirkat karni chahiye.

Easily Confused With

participation:Participation refers to the act of taking part, while participate is the verb form.

Word Family

participant
nounشرکت دار
participation
nounشرکت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a party, where everyone wants to participate.

Imagine a group of people in a circle, all raising their hands together, signifying participation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آشفتہ ہے دل تو سب کو دعوتِ شرکت دو

Aashfta hai dil to sab ko dawat-e-shirkat do

If the heart is troubled, invite everyone to participate.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک ہاتھ سے تالیاں نہیں بجتی

Aik haath se taliyan nahi Bajti

One hand cannot clap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "participare" — to share in, to have a part in

First known use: 14th century

The word 'participate' evolved from Latin 'participare', which combines 'pars' (part) and 'capere' (to take). Over time, it made its way into Middle English.