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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Kotb shared strands of spaghetti Lady and the Tramp-style with each of her daughters in an Instagram post from August 2021. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 There are so many Easter eggs about people who share facts that aren’t facts, but do so confidently. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

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In Good for You, Test Kitchen editor Rebecca Firkser shares feel-good recipes for any day of the week. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Sadhguru and Sharad Devarajan share story credit on the film. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for share

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Knopf humbly acknowledges Visit Orlando and Orlando Health’s role in lifting our community’s boats with a veritable tidal wave of funding, as well as the diners who participate.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of participate

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But developers accustomed to CUDA may need to rewrite and optimize substantial portions of their existing code before moving their training workloads to Ascend.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
That effectively takes a large portion of the National Guard off the table, narrowing the pool of available units at a time when the force is also balancing deployments and other commitments overseas.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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My first exposure to mahjong was watching the high-stakes game scene between Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Eleanor Young (Michelle Yeoh) in Crazy Rich Asians.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
In every other high-stakes industry, independent institutions exist precisely so that public safety doesn’t depend on voluntary transparency.

— Andrew Freedman, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of stake

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Eovaldi's move to the IL comes after the activations of left-handers Cody Bradford and Jordan Montgomery, who, like Eovaldi, were part of the Rangers' World Series championship team in 2023.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Quincy’s Hispanic population increased from 37% in 1990 to around 75%, and a large migrant farmworker population also works there part of the year.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of part

Noun

Involving children who have taken an interest in building their lunchbox menu can build confidence, encourage curiosity about food, and create an opportunity for connection.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
To his surprise, the room was filled with 40 or so folks when Millard arrived, showing the early interest in his product.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

Rooms No two suites are alike, their proportions and personalities dictated by the quirks of the original buildings, but all claim equally lovely views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Occasionally, a near-identical decision draws public anger, employee resentment, or regulatory attention far out of proportion to the deal.

— ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

The percentage and number of women directors in 2025 has significantly decreased since 2024 (a record high 16 women), but was identical to 2008.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Other states set a specific percentage of interest that must be returned to borrowers.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

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