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

In March, Aparicio participated in the painting of a collaborative mural as part of a climate rally at the Pasadena Community Job Center. —Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Khalil had participated in protests since then, which drew the attention of pro-Israel groups who had called for revoking his legal status in the country. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025

Camp guests can participate in activities including rock climbing, archery, friendship bracelet-making and canoeing. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns. —Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025