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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Following the event, Longoria took to Instagram to share a carousel of images from the night. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Burke Ramsey appeared on a 2016 episode of Dr. Phil to share how his sister’s murder had impacted his childhood and present life. —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024

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For example, in 1996, Netscape Navigator's browser usage share was over 80%, while the share of Microsoft's Internet Explorer was less than 10%. —

Mark Tauschek, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Watch on Deadline Wall Street analysts had called for total quarterly revenue of $3.37 billion and earnings of $1.15 per share. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for share

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The announcement of the visit of Rauw Alejandro, who is in Mexico this weekend to participate in the urbano music Coca-Cola Flow Fest, was made on the social media of his record label Sony Music and the artist himself.

Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
Tensions came to a head when the union announced on Monday that participating members of the bargaining unit had unanimously voted to authorize a strike.

Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024