enter vs participate

enter and participate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enter	No	No	Yes	No
participate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, enter and participate are synonyms defined as:

enter (verb)	participate (verb)
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)	become a participant; be involved in
make a record of; set down in permanent form	share in something
become a participant; be involved in
put or introduce into something
come on stage
to come or go into
take on duties or office
register formally as a participant or member
be or play a part of or in