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

Taylor Advising said more than 1,200 IMPD officers and civilian staff and more than 2,200 Indianapolis residents participated in the original survey. —Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025

The agency reported that lightning most often strikes people who participate in outdoor recreational activities or work outside. —Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025

The program uses electronic cards to allow participants to buy food at participating grocery stores. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025

And you’re invited to participate. —James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025