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

Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments! —Mark Cooper, New York Times, 18 May 2026

Videos show collision, parachutes opening in the sky Photos and videos shared on social media showed the two fighter jets colliding midair before spinning and crashing to the ground, causing a fiery explosion and large plumes of black smoke to billow into the sky. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026

Noun

Some jurors might have disliked the concept of schools paying college athletes a share of broadcasting revenue and other commercial, pro sports-like features of the case. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026

Under the terms of the agreement, Allen Family Digital will acquire 40 million shares of BuzzFeed at a price of $3/share for a total purchase price of $120 million. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 May 2026

Phrases Containing share

• lion's share