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

Gagosian said the full list of participating contemporary artists will be announced in the coming months. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

The revenue is then destined for the families participating in the program. — Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Glenn participated in a protest organized by Stop the AI Race. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

For Arizona's secretary of state, its top elections officer, the GOP nominated Alexander Kolodin, an attorney who participated in lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results. — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 July 2026