SHARE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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ˈsher

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as in to participate

to take a share or part everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits

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noun

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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of share

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In the book, Elphaba and Glinda do share a kiss which doesn't really make it into the musical. —

Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024 The post shown on Facebook was shared by a satirical X account impersonating Bondi on Nov. 24. —

Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

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Recession fears are fading, with the smallest share of consumers anticipating a near-term recession since the group began asking the question in 2022. —

Courtenay Brown, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 The largest share of Arizona imports comes from Mexico, totaling $11.8 billion in 2023. —

Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for share

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About 17,000 families successfully filed to participate in the system this year by the June 1 deadline, which had not been enforced in previous years.

Claire Fahy, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Do Christmas shoppers need a Kroger rewards card or online account to participate in '12 Merry Days of Deals'?

Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024