distribute Definition
- 1to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something
- 2to divide something among people
Using distribute: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distribute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The charity distributed food and clothing to the homeless.
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The company distributes its products worldwide.
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The teacher distributed the test papers to the students.
distribute Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with distribute
distribute the wealth
to divide the wealth of a country or society more equally among its people
Example
The government promised to distribute the wealth more fairly.
to spread oneself out over an area or to divide one's time between different tasks
Example
I need to distribute myself between work and family responsibilities.
distribute the load
to divide a heavy load among several people or vehicles
Example
We need to distribute the load evenly to avoid overloading any one vehicle.
Origins of distribute
from Latin 'distributus', meaning 'to divide'
Summary: distribute in Brief
To 'distribute' [dɪˈstrɪbjuːt] means to give out or spread something among several people or to divide something among individuals. It can refer to physical objects like food or papers, or abstract concepts like wealth. Examples include 'The charity distributed food and clothing to the homeless,' and 'The teacher distributed the test papers to the students.'
