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

Brooks, who missed Wales’ involvement in the 2022 World Cup due to his illness, is hoping to be back there to participate in next year’s edition, which will be hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. —Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025

CSOs maximize competition while minimizing the opportunity costs for participating vendors. —Michael Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions. —Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The platform has tracked 2.6 billion garments to date — up from 2 billion at the beginning of the year — with over 15,000 suppliers across Asia, Europe, and South America participating. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025