distribute

verb
UK: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
US: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

  1. To give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something.

    1. We distribute food to the poor.
    2. The charity will distribute warm clothes before winter comes to assist those in need.

  2. To spread something over an area.

    1. Please distribute the papers evenly.
    2. The seeds are distributed by the wind, ensuring new growth in various locations.

  3. To divide something among several people.

    1. We distribute profits to shareholders.
    2. The inheritance will be distributed equally among the siblings, as outlined in the will.

Synonyms

allocate deal spread supply circulate dispense apportion
distribute intransitive-verb

  1. To be spread out or scattered.

    1. The leaflets distribute easily.
    2. The pressure should distribute evenly along the surface to prevent any damage.
distribute transitive-verb

  1. To give shares of something to a group of people

    1. We must distribute these products now.
    2. How can we distribute wealth fairly in our society, creating more opportunities?

  2. To send something out to someone.

    1. They will distribute medicine.
    2. The organization aims to distribute resources more efficiently to the most vulnerable populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distribute" in English means: To give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something., To spread something over an area., To divide something among several people..

The phonetic transcription of "distribute" is /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ in British English and /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distribute": allocate, deal, spread, supply, circulate, dispense, apportion.

Example usage of "distribute": "We distribute food to the poor.". More examples on the page.