share

³share

verb

sharedshar·ing

Definition of SHARE

transitive verb

1

: to divide and distribute in shares : apportion —usually used with out <shared out the land among his heirs>

2

a : to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others b : to have in common <they share a passion for opera>

3

: to grant or give a share in —often used with with <shared the last of her water with us>

4

: to tell (as thoughts, feelings, or experiences) to others —often used with with

intransitive verb

1

: to have a share —used with in <we all shared in the fruits of our labor>

2

: to apportion and take shares of something

3

: to talk about one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences with others

— shar·er noun

Examples of SHARE

1. They shared the last cookie.
2. We shared the money equally.
3. The children need to learn to share their toys.

First Known Use of SHARE

1590

Related to SHARE

Synonyms: participate, partake

Related Words: endure, experience, feel, know, see, taste, undergo; encounter, meet; accept, receive

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Synonym Discussion of SHARE

share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. 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>.