participation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of joining in or being part of an activity or event.
the act of participating or taking part in an event, activity, or collective effort.
Simple“The teacher encouraged active participation in the classroom discussion.”
In context“The success of the community garden project relied heavily on the consistent participation of local volunteers throughout the growing season.”
UsageUsually takes the preposition 'in'.
PitfallThe participation to the event was high. The participation in the event was high.Use the preposition 'in' after participation to show what activity people joined.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the process of letting people give their opinions or help plan a project.
the systematic involvement of stakeholders or citizens in decision-making processes or project planning.
Simple“The government promised more public participation in the new urban planning project.”
In context“Effective democratic governance requires meaningful public participation rather than merely symbolic consultation sessions.”
UsageOften used in political or sociological contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
having a share in the profits or ownership of a business.
a right to share in the profits or a specific ownership interest in a financial venture.
Simple“The contract included a profit participation clause for the lead investors.”
In context“The bank secured a participation in the loan syndicate, allowing it to share the risk and the interest returns with other lenders.”
Usage active participation · encourage participation · increase participation
“In a first, five countries -- Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland -- boycotted the 2026 competition in Vienna over Israel's participation.”
“There are lulls – including an audience participation sequence I’m not sure justifies itself – but far more highs, such as the West Side Story-alike teenage bully dance number.”
From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.