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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Participate \Par*tic"i*pate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
{Participated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Participating}.]
To have a share in common with others; to take a part; to
play a role; to partake; -- followed by in, formerly by of;
as, to participate in a debate; to participate in a
discussion. --Shak.
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So would he participate of their wants. --Hayward.
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Mine may come when men
With angels may participate. --Milton.
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