I. ˈsher noun
Etymology: Middle English schare, from Old English scear; akin to Old High German scaro plowshare, Old English scieran to cut — more at shear
Date: before 12th century
: plowshare
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scearu cutting, tonsure; akin to Old English scieran to cut
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual or group
b. : one's full or fair portion
has had his share of bad luck
2.
a. : the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together property or interest
b. : any of the equal portions into which property or invested capital is divided ; specifically : any of the equal interests or rights into which the entire stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is regularly evidenced by one or more certificates
c. plural , chiefly British : stock 7c(1)
III. verb
( shared ; shar·ing )
Date: 1590
transitive verb
1. : to divide and distribute in shares : apportion — usually used with out
shared out the land among his heirs
2.
a. : to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others
b. : to have in common
they share a passion for opera
3. : to grant or give a share in — often used with with
shared the last of her water with us
4. : to tell (as thoughts, feelings, or experiences) to others — often used with with
intransitive verb
1. : to have a share — used with in
we all shared in the fruits of our labor
2. : to apportion and take shares of something
3. : to talk about one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences with others
• shar·er noun
Synonyms:
share , participate , partake 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
participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion
participated in sports
partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink
partook freely of the refreshments