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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