Meaning of Participation
In simple words: Being involved in something.
Participation in a sentence
- a show with lots of **audience participation**
- A back injury prevented active participation in any sports for a while.
- Teachers were asked to solicit student participation.
- Those who declined participation were excused and sent back to the classroom.
- We were very pleased with the high level of participation in the charity events.
- the decline in voting and civic participation
How to use Participation
Used when discussing being part of an activity or event. It’s appropriate in formal writings but also conversationally acceptable. Avoid in overly casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
participation + in/with + event/group
Memory hint
Think of 'participate' — you can 'part' in something together!
Related words
Collocations with Participation
Synonyms for Participation
Opposites of Participation
- absence
- nonparticipation
Common mistakes with Participation
- Confused with 'participate' (verb) vs. 'participation' (noun)
- Using 'participation' without a clear context or event specified
- Misusing it when talking about passive attendance instead of active involvement
Compare Participation with Involvement, Engagement, Contribution, Attendance
Participation appears in
Participation in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مشاركة
أن تكون جزءًا من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অংশগ্রহণ
কোনো কিছুতে জড়িত থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Teilnahme
Wenn man bei etwas mitmacht.
- SpanishEspañol
Participación
Involucrarse en algo.
- Persianفارسی
شرکت
درگیر بودن در چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Participation
Être impliqué dans quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भागीदारी
किसी चीज़ में शामिल होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Partecipazione
Essere coinvolti in qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Participação
Estar envolvido em algo.
- RussianРусский
Участие
Быть вовлеченным во что-то.
- Urduاردو
حصہ داری، شرکت
کسی چیز میں شامل ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
参与
参与到某件事里。
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Frequently asked questions about Participation
What does Participation mean?
Being involved in something.
What is the definition of Participation?
the act of taking part in an activity or event
How do you use Participation in a sentence?
a show with lots of **audience participation**
Can you give another example of Participation?
A back injury prevented active participation in any sports for a while.
What are synonyms for Participation?
Common alternatives include involvement, engagement, contribution, attendance.
What is the opposite of Participation?
Opposite meanings include absence, nonparticipation.
What words go with Participation?
It commonly pairs with full, broader, greater, degree, extent, level, encourage, facilitate, foster, increase, level, rate, participation in.
What are common mistakes when using Participation?
Confused with 'participate' (verb) vs. 'participation' (noun) Using 'participation' without a clear context or event specified Misusing it when talking about passive attendance instead of active involvement
How do you pronounce Participation?
US: /["/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Participation?
Used when discussing being part of an activity or event. It’s appropriate in formal writings but also conversationally acceptable. Avoid in overly casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Participation?
"Participation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

