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

2 of 2

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

In response to auditor’s questions about what information was used when developing the return-to-office order, the Governor’s Office shared two articles about the benefits of in-person work. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Frankel went Instagram official with him just a few weeks later, sharing a snap of Villante building a fire in a fireplace for her. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Noun

Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. —Mark Cooper, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025

The appointment and the first-half performance did not impress investors, who sent shares down 3.8 percent by mid-afternoon at 44 cents, closing down 5.14 percent at 43 cents. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025

Phrases Containing share

• lion's share