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

And they're not allowed to participate in any vote as well. ... —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025

To date, over 53,000 constituents have participated in these events, making their voices heard. —Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025

The women are seen participating in activities around their respective farmers' properties like riding horses, picking fruit trees and interacting with chickens. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025

In a ratification vote that took ended on Wednesday, 93 percent of participating bargaining unit members voted to support a deal reached on Feb. 13, while 7 percent voted against. —Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025