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 hotel giant Hilton is seeing evidence of improvement at its US middle-market brands, including more mid-week business travel, signs the middle class is starting to participate in a recovery that has been led by high earners, CEO Chris Nassetta said Tuesday at Semafor World Economy. —Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026

On Tuesday, Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio also participating. —Garrett Haake, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026

Everyone in the organization, from firefighters up to battalion chief, participated in the training. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

Aurora Fire Rescue first responders are participating in the Leave-Behind Narcan program to help reduce deadly drug overdoses. —Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026