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noun ADJ. full | broader, greater, increased | limited | direct | active | political | popular, public | audience, employee, student, worker Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation. QUANT. degree, extent, level We were very pleased with the high level of participation in the charity events. VERB + PARTICIPATION encourage The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities. | increase PARTICIPATION + VERB increase PARTICIPATION + NOUN rate PREP. ~ in direct participation by the masses in the running of the country
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