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

share 1 of 2

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ˈsher

Definition of share

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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While reports of the injury surfaced online, the details of the incident have not yet been shared. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 At the time of writing, Journey had yet to share an update on Castronovo’s condition. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Noun

And that share will likely keep rising as the price of these drugs continues to drop. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 West Coast gateways gained share, while several East and Gulf Coast ports recorded declines. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for share

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Rowling is not participating in the doc, which will instead use archive material, her writing and interviews with some of those who have worked with her.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The story’s pivotal event is the police shooting of a white teen-ager; a coverup ensues, in which Jonson, at first, participates.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of participate

Noun

In 2008, Lauder made a minority investment in the Ayurvedic beauty brand Forest Essentials, then increased its ownership stake in 2020.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The best moments on records like Redemption, Blackheart, and Second Line use her knack for grand, metaphysical metaphors to charge her singing with epic stakes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

Video aired by local news outlets showed a Catholic cathedral collapsing and part of a hotel’s facade falling onto a car in the city of Penonomé, in the central province of Coclé.

— Juan Zamorano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Cybersecurity specialist Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) decides to turn whistleblower upon discovering that the US government has been suppressing evidence of extra-terrrestrial life, as part of a cover-up that goes back decades.

— Tom Bailey, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of part

Noun

Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Ukraine’s defense industry faces a different R&D equation Buntar’s expansion comes as European defense technology attracts growing investor interest.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

Seven in 10 employees say promotions go to those who best deserve them, nearly twice the proportion at a typical European workplace.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
However, only one of us has legally ended the lives of a sizable proportion of them.

— Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

Under Guerrero’s guidance, the Marlins finished sixth in on-base percentage, tied for ninth in OPS (on-base plus slugging) but 18th in runs.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Harder to tell with the upper deck (not a lot of lighting up there), but a similar percentage feels like a safe bet.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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