Antonyms for take part

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pahrt

Phonetic Transcription : pɑrt

Definition of take part

Origin : mid-13c., "division, portion of a whole," from Old French part "share, portion; character; power, dominion; side, way, path," from Latin partem (nominative pars) "a part, piece, a share, a division; a party or faction; a part of the body; a fraction; a function, office," related to portio "share, portion," from PIE root *pere- "to assign, allot" (cf. Greek peprotai "it has been granted," Sanskrit purtam "reward," Hittite parshiya- "fraction, part").
It has replaced native deal (n.) in most senses. Theatrical sense (late 15c.) is from an actor's "share" in a performance (The Latin plural partis was used in the same sense). Meaning "the parting of the hair" is 1890, American English.
As an adjective from 1590s. Late Old English part "part of speech" did not survive and the modern word is considered a separate borrowing. Phrase for the most part is from late 14c. To take part "participate" is from late 14c.

As in indulge : verb luxuriate in
As in partake : verb eat, share
As in play : verb compete in sport
As in act : verb do something
As in act : verb entertain by playing a role
As in conduce : verb contribute
As in play-act : verb act
As in recreate : verb play
As in compete : verb go up against in contest
As in cooperate : verb aid, assist
As in engage : verb occupy oneself; engross
As in appear : verb be published; perform

Example sentences :

The weather now began to take part in the general agitation.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

But his modesty would not permit him to take part in such a demonstration.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

“We will be ready to take part in the first battle that takes place,” said Ben.
Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox

He had quite forgotten that he was not to take part in the fight.
Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope

The wife of an officer has to take part in balls and official gatherings.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

By the time the action was on she was too distant to take part in it.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Master Bartlett sauntered up to take part in the conversation.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Would she be well enough to take part in the election, that was the question.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Every soul of them was crazy to be at the front and take part in whatever might turn up.
Extract from : « Two Arrows » by William O. Stoddard

Esther was not proposing to take part in their coming drama.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

Synonyms for take part

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