Word of the Month: Share

Share /SHer/

verb:
1. to let someone else have or use a part of (something that belongs to you)

β€œTrue generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.” Suze Orman, 1951 –

2. to possess the same trait or similar disposition with another or others

“We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being, but we share the same human spirit.” Stephen Hawking, 1942 –

3. to talk about one’s thoughts, feelings, or experiences with others

β€œThe worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It’s the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” Lois Lowry, 1937 –

noun:
4. an interest in a company’s stock; any of the equal portions into which property or invested capital is divided

β€œI never attempt to make money on the stock market. I buy on the assumption that they could close the market the next day and not reopen it for five years.” Warren Buffett, 1930 –

5. a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among a number of people

β€œA good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” Arnold H. Glasow, 1905 – 1998