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

Ray, who has participated in nearly every South Beach and New York festival, continues to show up. —ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Several participated in the costume contest. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026

In total, 55 major donor families have participated in at least one round of The Audacious Project’s work. —Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026

Alegre also told analysts his company was open to participating in the current media industry consolidation. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026