This is the 2625th most frequent German word.
beteiligen
To participate or take part.
Used to describe active participation or involvement in an activity or process.
Die Schüler beteiligen sich aktiv an der Diskussion.
The students actively participate in the discussion.
Here, 'beteiligen' emphasizes direct contribution or engagement in a specific task or initiative.
Er hat sich an dem Projekt beteiligt.
He took part in the project.
This usage highlights the idea of sharing or distributing responsibilities or expenses among individuals.