From M-W:
Main Entry: 3share
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): shared; sharˇing
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
From dictionary.com
1.the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
2.one of the equal fractional parts into which the capital stock of a joint-stock company or a corporation is divided.
–verb (used with object)
3.to divide and distribute in shares; apportion.
4.to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly: The two chemists shared the Nobel prize.
–verb (used without object)
5.to have a share or part; take part (often fol. by in).
6.to divide, apportion, or receive equally.
—Idiom
7.on or upon shares, on the principle of sharing the profits or losses of an undertaking: They agreed to work on shares.
Charity is not synonymous with sharing by any linguistical definition.
Charity:
Dictionary.com:
1.generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless: to devote one's life to charity.
2.something given to a person or persons in need; alms: She asked for work, not charity.
3.a charitable act or work.
4.a charitable fund, foundation, or institution: He left his estate to a charity.
5.benevolent feeling, esp. toward those in need or in disfavor: She looked so poor that we fed her out of charity.
6.leniency in judging others; forbearance: She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
7.Christian love; agape.
m-w.com:
Main Entry: charˇiˇty
Pronunciation: 'cher-&-tE, 'cha-r&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kAma love
1 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
4 : lenient judgment of others
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