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
participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.
participated in sports
partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.
partook freely of the refreshments
Example Sentences
Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate. eager to participate in the city's cultural life
Recent Examples on the WebNow over 100 vendors participate in the event and four stages allow artists ranging from rock to hip hop to perform. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Also, give the audience ways to participate and interact. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 The kids were able to participate in drills and enjoy the new courts. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Negro said that 57 players agreed to participate and checks of $200 were given out Thursday night. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Aviv started SparkCharge in 2017 and moved to the Boston area in 2018, to participate in the Techstars Boston startup accelerator program, and subsequently decided to remain here. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Ahlemeyer urged the judge to require Cooley to participate in drug and alcohol treatment and mental health counseling and complete a domestic violence program.oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 Everything has consequences, and this educational opportunity gives real world experiences for students to participate and be more involved. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 These monthly discussions allow people to participate in a live conversation and ask questions in real-time. William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Latin participatus, past participle of participare, from particip-, particeps participant, from part-, pars part + capere to take — more at heave entry 1