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participate in this competition. vs participate on this competition.

The correct phrase is "participate in this competition." The preposition "in" is used to indicate involvement or inclusion in an activity or event.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 814 views

participate in this competition.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "participate in this competition" to indicate involvement or inclusion in the competition.

Examples:

  • I want to participate in this competition.
  • She decided to participate in this competition.
  • They are going to participate in this competition.
  • He has been asked to participate in this competition.
  • We are excited to participate in this competition.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Commission is aware of the problems which UEFA's decision to bar the winners of the Coca-Cola Cup from participating in the UEFA cup causes small and medium-sized clubs which participate in this national competition.
  • The middle second room cannot participate in the Archery Competition.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • Righetto and Casanova are invited to participate in a competition.
  • I went on a long journey to participate in an international competition.
  • I'd like you to participate in the next competition.
  • PBB is the only entity within the HRE group that will undertake new business in future and hence actively participate in competition.
  • However, Phoenix managed to negotiate a suspension of the penalty clause and was able to participate in two recent competitions.
  • The stated criteria do not appear to ensure equal opportunities, and nor is it clear whether members of national minorities can participate in the competition.
  • Application for annulment of the decision by which EPSO refused to register the applicant's application to participate in competition EPSO/AD/177/10-LAW.
  • Vik could enter his robot in this competition.
  • I don't know why I'm even in this competition.
  • Vik could enter his robot in this competition.
  • So in 2007, our team won half a million dollars by placing third place in this competition.
  • In any case, it is clear that I must choose my companion in this competition.
  • Projects like 'Scuola a pedali' could get visibility and recognition by participating in this competition.
  • However, there is tough competition in the world market, and to be able to participate in this competition we need European projects and we need to pool our resources, like the US did when it decided to put a man on the moon.
  • Moreover, the general resonance and distinct cultural importance of this event in the UK is due to the success of the UK participants in this competition.
  • But now a point arises - and here Ms Tongue is quite right - namely the question of where public service broadcasting stands at present in this competition.

participate on this competition.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "on" is not used to indicate involvement or inclusion in an activity or event.

  • The middle second room cannot participate in the Archery Competition.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • Righetto and Casanova are invited to participate in a competition.
  • I went on a long journey to participate in an international competition.
  • I'd like you to participate in the next competition.
  • PBB is the only entity within the HRE group that will undertake new business in future and hence actively participate in competition.
  • However, Phoenix managed to negotiate a suspension of the penalty clause and was able to participate in two recent competitions.
  • The stated criteria do not appear to ensure equal opportunities, and nor is it clear whether members of national minorities can participate in the competition.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Commission is aware of the problems which UEFA's decision to bar the winners of the Coca-Cola Cup from participating in the UEFA cup causes small and medium-sized clubs which participate in this national competition.
  • Application for annulment of the decision by which EPSO refused to register the applicant's application to participate in competition EPSO/AD/177/10-LAW.
  • Vik could enter his robot in this competition.
  • Tiger Chen has violated the spirit of this competition.
  • [Meredith] There's another way to survive this competition.
  • I don't know why I'm even in this competition.
  • We're in the semi-finals of this competition.
  • Both teams bring very different styles to this competition.
  • Mr Poppy, my brother is entering this competition.
  • How much I've waited in anticipation for this competition.
  • Vik could enter his robot in this competition.

Alternatives:

  • participate in this competition

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