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

The lawsuit claims the store manager took videos of the assaults and ordered employees to participate in the assaults and record their own videos. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

This current turn of events was born when Clark was invited to participate in the BBC Proms classical/pops crossover program, as captured on the new album, which was initially put out only on streaming and just had a vinyl edition come out in July. — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 July 2026

Evans, who has a history of hamstring issues, participated in back-to-back practices, after first getting to know Purdy’s passes in spring OTAs and some summertime sessions. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Films from other sections in our lineup can also choose to participate in the online Festival program for limited audiences. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026