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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Peretti shared a sign-up page in a memo to BuzzFeed employees on Tuesday. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments! —

Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025

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The bottom line is Bouchard is an exceptional NHL defenceman who has been on the good side of 50 percent goal share at five-on-five, delivered impressive scoring results and played brilliant hockey in last year’s playoffs. —

Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 At the same time, polling has shown that U.S. adults tend to overestimate the share of the federal budget that is spent on foreign aid. —

Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for share

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Pilot offers free drink with the purchase of any two slices of pizza On Sunday, customers can buy two slices of pizza and get a free medium Coke at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers, the company told USA TODAY.

— Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Once Fox cut to the commercial break that included the Rocket ad, the stadium crowd as invited to participate via use of promotional announcements, a D.J. and the facility’s various screens.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025