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

Aside from a pair of brief phone calls with Danielle, the Reynas declined to participate in the probe. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026

According to research cited by Kadence, 85% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase after participating in a live brand experience, while other studies show that 77% of attendees say live events increase trust in a brand. — Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of several airports participating in the pilot program. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Dean, who participated in the peer review process for the JAMA Network Open study but was not involved in the research, said the quality of the study hasn’t changed since the CDC’s scientific review. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026