<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>Archaic: to take or have a part or share in; partake in; share.</li></ul>