share

UK /ʃɛə/ US /ʃɛɚ/
noun 6verb 6name 1

Collocations

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1

(verb.)

ADV

fully

My grandmother couldn't fully share her childhood memories because she had forgotten so many details.

equally

The teacher divided the classroom responsibilities equally among all the students.

out

VERB + SHARE

want to

be prepared to, be willing to

My roommate was willing to share her Netflix password with me during the pandemic.

be reluctant to | be forced to, have to | agree to | refuse to

be entitled to

All employees are entitled to share in the company's annual bonus scheme.

let sb

My best friend finally let me share her secret about the new job.

PREP

among

The teacher divided the art supplies among all the students in the classroom.

between

The cost of the pizza was shared between four friends who went to dinner together.

in

All the children wanted to share in the excitement of opening their birthday presents.

with

My roommate shares the kitchen with three other people in our apartment.

PHRASES

widely shared

Many people hold the belief that exercise improves mental health, a view widely shared among doctors today.

2

(noun.) part of sth that has been divided

ADJ

bigger, large, the lion's, major, significant, substantial | full

modest

The small company managed to gain a modest share of the growing market.

5%, 10%, etc.

My father decided to sell his 15% share in the family business last year.

equal

disproportionate

Women do much of the housework and bear a disproportionate share of family responsibilities.

proportionate

market

The smartphone maker lost significant market share when competitors released cheaper models.

VERB + SHARE

get, have, receive, take

Each employee will receive an equal share of the company bonus this year.

increase, reduce

claim

My grandmother always claimed her share of the dessert before anyone else could take it.

do

Everyone in the group needs to do their share of cleaning up after the party.

PREP

~ of

Each child received an equal share of the birthday cake at the party.

PHRASES

sb/sth has their/its (fair) share of sth

My family has had its share of challenges, but we always stay together.

3

(noun.) in a company

ADJ

ordinary | preference

VERB + SHARE

acquire, buy, get, invest in, purchase

have, hold

My family holds a share in a small restaurant downtown.

own | sell

deal in, trade in

My uncle trades in technology shares and has made a lot of money.

float, issue

The bank decided to float its shares on the stock market last year.

SHARE + NOUN

price, value

The company's share value dropped significantly after the negative news was announced.

valuation | certificate | portfolio | capital

option, scheme

After working at the company for five years, she was finally offered a share scheme.

ownership | transaction, transfer | purchase

issue, offer, sale

The company announced a share offer to allow employees to invest in the business.

dealing

My uncle lost money when he got involved in some questionable share dealings at his bank.

PREP

~ in

My grandmother has shares in several technology companies that she bought years ago.

PHRASES

a class of shares, the value of your shares

My father decided to sell a class of shares when interest rates went up.

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