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participate in vs participate at

Both 'participate in' and 'participate at' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Participate in' is used when referring to involvement in an activity, event, or process. On the other hand, 'participate at' is less common and is used when specifying a location or venue where the participation occurs.

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participate in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to involvement in an activity, event, or process.

Use 'participate in' when you want to indicate involvement in an activity, event, or process. For example, 'She will participate in the marathon.'

Examples:

He likes to participate in community service projects.
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
I will participate in the meeting tomorrow.
She decided to participate in the research study.
They are planning to participate in the charity event.

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To participate in missions where the Brothers are working.
Most people participate in a sport themselves.
All clients should be fit enough to participate in their excursion.
All States welcome to observe and participate in Q&A.
Any country that refuses to participate in our plan will face dire consequences.
Check the box below if you want to participate in the organ donor program.
Students must be sensitised to participate in foreign exchange programmes.
End-users participate in all development process.
Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Yet, surprisingly few organizations participate in quality award programs.
Employees may participate in matching gift programs with their employers.
I want you to design it and participate in its making.
I am here to participate in your little jaunt to California.
Some people participate in a single operation and are never heard from again.
Miss Evans, thank you so much for agreeing to participate in this mediation.
Thomas Mann wrote that he would rather participate in life than write.
They watch the movie, possibly participate in discussion, they vote.
To win your clients' trust must participate in workshops.
Much as I should like to participate in this ordeal, I cannot...
You all have been carefully selected to participate in today's mock jury.

Alternatives:

take part in
engage in
join in
be involved in
contribute to

participate at

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used when specifying a location or venue where the participation occurs.

Use 'participate at' when you want to specify the location or venue where the participation is taking place. For example, 'She will participate at the conference.'

Examples:

He will participate at the event in the city center.
She is excited to participate at the workshop.
They are planning to participate at the competition.
Students will participate at the science fair.
The team will participate at the tournament.

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Jan 31, 2012 ... Can we use both "participate at" and "participate in" interchangeably? Is there a difference between the two if any? differences prepositions at- ...
How to Participate at Board Meetings and in the Rulemaking/Regulatory Process. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS. The schedule of upcoming ...
Participate at Opensource.com. How to participate. Opensource.com publishes stories about creating, adopting, and sharing open source solutions. Join the ...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to participate at the Bank of America 2016 Consumer & Retail Conference. Share. BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 7, 2016 – Wal-Mart Stores , ...

Alternatives:

participate in
attend
be present at
take part at
join in at

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