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 proliferation of smart meters allows residential customers and smaller businesses to participate in these efforts as well. —Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026

Milwaukee is one of sixteen cities participating in the initiative across the US, according to a release from Habitat for Humanity. —Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026

The police department has participated in a Project Safe Neighborhoods effort in northeast Dallas since 2018. —Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026

Taxpayers can begin to claim tax credits in 2027 but Illinois families, like others across the country, can only benefit and participate if Illinois’ governor agrees to opt in to the program. —Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026