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1share Listen to audio/ˈʃeɚ/ verb
shares; shared; shar·ing
1 [+ obj] : to have or use (something) with others
We share a house/car (together).often + with I share an office with two other people.
2 [+ obj] of two or more people : to divide (something) into parts and each take or use a part
They shared the last cookie. We shared the money equally.
3 : to let someone else have or use a part of (something that belongs to you) [+ obj] The children need to learn to share their toys.often + with He doesn't share his toys with other kids. Share the cookies with your sister. [no obj] The children need to learn to share (with each other).
4 : to have (something that someone or something else also has) : to have (something) in common [+ obj] We share an interest in baseball. [=we are both interested in baseball] The two countries share a border. I know you're worried about the schedule, but I don't share your concerns. [=I don't have the same concerns that you have; I am not worried about the schedule]often + with I share these concerns with others in the group. [no obj] — + in I don't share in your concerns about the schedule.
5 : to tell someone about (your feelings, opinions, thoughts, etc.) [+ obj] Please share any ideas that you may have.often + with Would you like to share your feelings with the group? Thanks for sharing that (with me). [no obj] Thanks for sharing.
6 : to have equal responsibility for or involvement in (something) [+ obj] I share the blame for what happened. [no obj] — + in We all share in the responsibility for this tragedy. The whole family shares in the household chores.
share out [phrasal verb]
share out (something) or share (something) out chiefly Brit : to divide (something) into parts and give the parts to different people
In her will, she shared out her property to her nephews and nieces.see also share-out
— shar·er noun, plural shar·ers [count]

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