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participate in this competition vs participate this competition

The correct phrase is 'participate in this competition.' The preposition 'in' is necessary to show the relationship between the action of participating and the competition. 'Participate this competition' is incorrect as it lacks the preposition needed for clarity.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 5239 views

participate in this competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'participate in this competition' to indicate that someone is taking part in the competition. The preposition 'in' is necessary to show the relationship between the action of participating and 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.
  • Who will 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 agricultural policy cannot continue without change if European farming is to participate in competition on the world market.
  • In any event, subcontractors initially proposed by the successful tenderer should be free to participate in competitions organised for the award of subcontracts.
  • Righetto and Casanova are invited to participate in a competition.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • With its difficulties, Willem II risked to lose its licence to participate in professional competitions.
  • The most important competition you participate in outside the Olympics.
  • I'd like you to participate in the next competition.
  • I went on a long journey to participate in an international competition.
  • Why are we not allowed to participate in the competition?
  • Athletic Club Bilbao has constantly been playing in the Spanish first league and regularly participates in international competitions, like the Champions League.
  • This would also give the project the opportunity to participate in the competition to win an eTwinning prize, awarded every year to outstanding projects.
  • PBB is the only entity within the HRE group that will undertake new business in future and hence actively participate in 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.
  • However, Phoenix managed to negotiate a suspension of the penalty clause and was able to participate in two recent competitions.
  • Prospective local operators such as Tivoli, Bella Center, Malmö Arena and Parken were all invited to participate, however they all declined to participate in the competition.
  • When the appointment of teachers takes place by means of a competitive examination - as is the case in France where public education is concerned - recognition authorizes migrants to participate in the competition, though without offering any guarantee that they will be successful.
  • 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.
  • Annul the decision refusing registration of the applicant's new application to participate in competition EPSO/AD/177/10-LAW, which was confirmed in a communication from EPSO of 12 April 2010.

Alternatives:

  • take part in this competition
  • compete in this competition
  • join this competition
  • enter this competition
  • be part of this competition

participate this competition

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'in' is necessary to show the relationship between the action of participating and 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.
  • The agricultural policy cannot continue without change if European farming is to participate in competition on the world market.
  • In any event, subcontractors initially proposed by the successful tenderer should be free to participate in competitions organised for the award of subcontracts.
  • Righetto and Casanova are invited to participate in a competition.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • You have to be to participate in pep competitions.
  • With its difficulties, Willem II risked to lose its licence to participate in professional competitions.
  • PBB is the only entity within the HRE group that will undertake new business in future and hence actively participate in 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.
  • The most important competition you participate in outside the Olympics.
  • I'd like you to participate in the next competition.
  • Spanish producers participate fully in that competition by supplying substantial quantities of products to other Member States.
  • I went on a long journey to participate in an international competition.
  • Why are we not allowed to participate in the competition?
  • Athletic Club Bilbao has constantly been playing in the Spanish first league and regularly participates in international competitions, like the Champions League.
  • This would also give the project the opportunity to participate in the competition to win an eTwinning prize, awarded every year to outstanding projects.
  • However, Phoenix managed to negotiate a suspension of the penalty clause and was able to participate in two recent competitions.
  • Prospective local operators such as Tivoli, Bella Center, Malmö Arena and Parken were all invited to participate, however they all declined to participate in the competition.
  • Annul the decision refusing registration of the applicant's new application to participate in competition EPSO/AD/177/10-LAW, which was confirmed in a communication from EPSO of 12 April 2010.
  • When the appointment of teachers takes place by means of a competitive examination - as is the case in France where public education is concerned - recognition authorizes migrants to participate in the competition, though without offering any guarantee that they will be successful.

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