Synonyms of share

share 1 of 2

verb

ˈsher 

as in to participate

to take a share or part

everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• participate
• know
• partake
• experience
• receive
• see
• undergo
• feel
• endure
• taste
• encounter
• meet
• accept

share

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noun

1

as in portion

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group

my share of the lottery winnings is over a million dollars

her share of the bill comes to $13.44

Synonyms & Similar Words

• portion
• part
• proportion
• percentage
• quota
• take
• slice
• allowance
• allotment
• piece
• cut
• end
• piece of the action
• ration
• lot
• member
• segment
• commission
• section
• partition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• total
• sum
• aggregate
• compound
• pool
• whole
• totality
• composite

2

as in stake

a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something

she sold her share in the business to her partner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stake
• interest
• claim
• ownership
• partnership
• part
• possession
• title
• co-ownership

Synonym Chooser

How is the word share distinct from other similar verbs?

The words partake and participate are common synonyms of share. While all three words 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

When might partake be a better fit than share?

The synonyms partake and share are sometimes interchangeable, but partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

In what contexts can participate take the place of share?

Although the words participate and share have much in common, participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of share

Verb

At the time, Bechtel shared photos on her Instagram Stories of herself wearing her engagement ring from The 1975 singer, which features a black diamond with pavé diamonds around both the center stone and the band. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Cultivated for thousands of years from poppy plants, these small blue-black seeds are showing up everywhere today, from lemon poppy seed muffins and bagels to salad dressings, curries, pastries and trendy wellness recipes shared across social media. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Noun

The last two years have seen dozens of college athletes sue the NCAA to gain an additional year of eligibility, during which some could earn six or even seven figures in NIL and revenue-share money. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

At just 11, Buffett purchased his first stock, buying three shares of Cities Service at $38 each. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Phrases Containing share

• lion's share