1. (v.) To take part in\.

2. (v. i.) To have a share in common with others; to take a part; to partake; -- followed by in, formerly by of; as, to participate in a debate.

3. (v. t.) To partake of; to share in; to receive a part of.

4. (v. t.) To impart, or give, or share of.

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