Watching television changes the role of the fans by making their participation more passive and distant.
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Participation
/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "participation" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(15 words)
engagementinvolvementanimate the audienceattend classattendanceattendingaudience presencebe presentbelonging to a groupclassroom engagementclassroom livelinessclassroom presenceclassroom sharingscommunity center classescommunity engagement
Adjective(1 words)
academic belonging
Strong matches (31)
companycompletenesscomplicitycomprehensioncomprehensivenesscomprisalcondominiumconsociationcontributioncooperationcoverageeligibilityembodimentembracementencompassmentenvisagementexhaustivenessexperiencefellowshipfraternity
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Noun(7 words)
Verb(2 words)
engage in dialoguefoster student engagement
Adjective(1 words)
great enthusiasm
Related words (53)
Noun(25 words)
human voiceinteractioninteraction conceptinteractivityinvolutioninvolvementslearner autonomy in classroommainstreamingmembership in schoolmore participatorymore presentneighborhood decision makingoptingparent involvementparticipatingparticipation conceptparticipation levelpolitical engagementsign-onstakeholder involvement
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Verb(4 words)
join a clubjoin afterschool programparticipate in decision makingsay on the matter
Determiner(1 words)
more policy-making
Adjective(1 words)
social integration
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: engagement, involvement, academic belonging, admissibility, admission.
- Sentence evidence is available for participation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "participation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "participation"
Keep "participation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "participation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "participation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "participation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesactive participationclassroom participationgroup participationmandatory participationoral participationvoluntary participation
Collocations
6 entriesactive participationclass participationgroup participationparticipation gradeparticipation ratestudent participation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The company is open for equity participation by anybody.
Source: tatoeba (49135)
We encourage your participation.
Source: tatoeba (70643)
The participation of Muslims in politics is of fundamental importance to society.
Source: tatoeba (552152)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "participation"?
Closest matches include engagement, involvement, academic belonging, admissibility, admission.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "participation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.