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

Veterans, first responders and their families participate in therapeutic programs there that strengthen emotional wellness, recovery and resilience. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

That creates obvious risks to victims and witnesses who are participating in our prosecutions. — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Kansas is among 24 teams slated to participate in two Players Era events in Las Vegas this season—alongside Florida, Houston, Auburn and Notre Dame—an expansion of last year’s 18-team field. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Espinosa’s attorney argued during the meeting that the votes Espinosa participated in funded a program open to an entire class of city businesses, not the mayor’s application specifically, and that no commission vote approved her own grant. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026