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

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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Hilton advises guests to call or message the front desk to request additional cleaning services or share their preferences during a stay. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 One way to do so is to share the rationale behind decisions and what will happen next. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Medicube, a pioneer in the market on TikTok, gained share this year, ascending to the number-six spot, just behind Bubble. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 What share of members could cover a surprise expense without borrowing? — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 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

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The historic weather pattern claimed more than a dozen homes along the shore in Long Beach, swallowing up boardwalks and portions of the Pacific Coast Highway farther south.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued smoke advisories for several areas across the region, including portions of Newport Beach to San Clemente due to the Norte fire.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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Hines cofounded Nxum in 2022 with his father, Todd Hines, and marketing executive Gary Dennis, with each partner holding equal ownership stakes.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
After all, the state just went through a high-stakes game of chicken with David Ellison, who threatened to move Paramount to locales like Tennessee or Texas if California kept pursuing him in court over his successful bid to acquire Warner Bros.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stake

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Explore See latest videos, charts and news Performing as part of his 30-night residency at the New York venue, Styles paused to address the crowd before the tribute.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2026
Ukraine's greatest fear is that the Chinese government could severely restrict its access to these critical parts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of part

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The subject is of particular interest at CBS News, where Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has repeatedly encouraged the network’s journalists to dedicate serious resources to finding a potential link.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of interest

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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