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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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium (@kansascityzoo) The Kansas City Zoo is back open to the public as of Tuesday, Jan. 7. —

Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025 In one photo, the pair is seen sharing a dance in an empty dive bar. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025

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The income generated from those contracts with Fox, CBS and NBC provides 16 of the 18 schools (Oregon and Washington have half shares through 2029) with about $75.2 million from the conference office during the current fiscal year. —

Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 That didn't include workers' share of royalties on the cargo that moves through the ports, payments that can come to thousands of dollars a year. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for share

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But the gym's policy prevented her from doing so, as access to the facilities was restricted to those actively participating in a session that day.

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
If event organizers wish to have an estimate on the number of people participating in their event, then those organizers should hire a private sector firm to conduct the count.

Tamara Keith, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025