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

On national Frozen Custard Day, the free shake offer is available at participating locations nationwide. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Looks like Wednesday will be participating in a school activity after all. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025

Their use is limited only to soldiers participating in field training and they are returned to the armory at the conclusion of that training. —Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025

Up to 100 motorcycle riders will participate in a procession from VFW Post 8587 at 1000 N. College St. to the IOOF Cemetery. —Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025