Synonyms for "share"

12 kid-friendly synonyms for share, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).

What does "share" mean?

The word share is a verb that means: to give some of what you have to others.

Example: "Please share your toys."

Grade K–2Easy synonyms for share

Younger kids can use these in place of "share":

give split

Grade 3–5Stronger words for share

For elementary writers ready to add precision and variety to their vocabulary:

distribute divide contribute partake allot

Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for share

Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:

disseminate apportion communicate partition promulgate

Opposites of share (antonyms)

Words that mean the opposite of share:

keep hoard withhold

FAQ — synonyms for share

What is a good synonym for share in a kid's writing?

For K-2 writers, try give. For older students, "distribute" reads more naturally in school writing.

How many synonyms does share have?

We list 12 grade-appropriate synonyms for share across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.