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verb

ˈsher How to pronounce share (audio)
Definition of sharenext
as in to participate
to take a share or part everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits

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noun

1
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
Verb
To add a cozy, nostalgic element to your home, the designers are sharing the top color combinations that are making a comeback. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Ahead, nutrition experts share their top picks for getting more of this vital macronutrient. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
Abigail Witmer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 And Alibaba just tapped Hong Kong’s equity markets for a $10 billion share sale. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for share
Recent Examples of Synonyms for share
  1. participate
  2. portion
  3. stake
  4. part
  5. interest
  6. proportion
  7. percentage
Verb
  • The six galleries in this section will also receive bursaries to offset costs with participating in the fair, according to a release.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Public school choice gives families more freedom to send their children to schools outside their zones, though participating families often need to provide their own transportation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of participate
Noun
  • Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The struggles contributed to growing frustration among portions of UCLA’s fan and donor base.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Whether in the form of comedy or drama, these stories come with their stakes already built in.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Many important details remain unclear, including the identity of the private operator, who will cover necessary investments and how America’s stake in the company breaks down.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • This article is part of the Business of Influence series, examining the inner workings of content creation and how the industry is set to change in the years to come.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These folks include my sister, two brothers and a beloved SIL, all who’ve been a loving part of our 41-year-old’s life since birth.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • Chinese consumer brands that went public over the past year or so initially drew strong investor interest until a string of artificial-intelligence companies made their debuts, stealing their thunder and minting new billionaires.
    — Dave Sebastian, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The question is whether this interest will be reflected in the budget request for fiscal year 2028, which is now in the initial stages of preparation.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of interest
Noun
  • This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • But this year, on splitters at the bottom of the strike zone and below, the right-hander has seen his whiff percentage drop nearly 12 percentage points.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Though Black voters make up tiny percentages of the MAGA right and democratic socialist left nationwide, Black politicians are in the spotlight in these two states.
    — Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of percentage

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