Synonyms of participate

participate

verb

pär-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt 

as in to share

to take a share or part

eager to participate in the city's cultural life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• share
• know
• partake
• experience
• receive
• undergo
• feel
• see
• endure
• accept
• meet
• taste
• encounter

Synonym Chooser

How is the word participate distinct from other similar verbs?

The words partake and share are common synonyms of participate. While all three words mean "to have, get, or use in common with another or others," participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

When can partake be used instead of participate?

The words partake and participate can be used in similar contexts, but partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

Where would share be a reasonable alternative to participate?

While in some cases nearly identical to participate, share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing.

shared my toys with the others

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of participate

One of the Venezuelan opposition leaders, Henry Ramos Allup, participated in the hotel meeting by phone from New York and also spoke about the country’s dire economic conditions under Maduro. —Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026

Able-bodied adults ages 18 to 65 without dependents must work or participate in a work program for at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits. —Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

Please read the guidelines before participating. —Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026

The Terner Center report said many of the 67 people who participated in conversations for the research identified the cost to transporting modular homes as an issue. —Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026