take part

take part
verb
share in something (Freq. 12)
• Syn: ↑participate
• Derivationally related forms: ↑participation (for: ↑participate)
• Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑move
• Hyponyms: ↑partake in
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s

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Somebody ——s PP

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phrasal
Etymology: ME taken part

able to play games and take part in conversation — R.A.Hall b. 1911

opportunity to take part in a practical solution of the social problem — R.M.Lovett

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join in an activity; be involved

we have come here to take part in a major game | they ran away and took no part in the battle

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take part
: to be involved in something : to participate in something

The event was a great success, and I would like to thank everyone who took part.

The entire family takes part in cleaning the house.

They refused to take part in the discussion.

He swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in the group's illegal activities.

— see also ↑part 6 (above), 1
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Main Entry: ↑part

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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