Participated vs. Attended — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Participated and Attended
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Participated
To be active or involved in something; take part
Participated in the festivities.
Attended
To be present at
Attended the lecture.
Participated
To share in something
If only I could participate in your good fortune.
Attended
To go regularly to
Attended class every Tuesday and Thursday.
Participated
Simple past tense and past participle of participate
ADVERTISEMENT
Attended
To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result
The speech was attended by wild applause.
Attended
To take care of (a sick person, for example). ]
Attended
Simple past tense and past participle of attend
Attended
Attending
Attended
Having accompaniment or companions or escort;
There were lone gentlemen and gentlemen accompanied by their wives
Attended
Having a caretaker or other watcher
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
A vs. Um
Next Comparison
Locomotion vs. Motion
