Vocab Dictionary

distribute Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/

Part of speech: verb

Definitions of distribute

  1. 1. to give out or deliver something to a number of people or places.

    Example: The charity aims to distribute food to those in need.

Synonyms for distribute

Antonyms for distribute

Etymology

From Latin 'distributus', past participle of 'distribuere', meaning 'to divide or share out'.

Examples of distribute in a Sentence

  • The teacher decided to distribute the textbooks at the beginning of the semester.
  • They will distribute flyers to promote the event.
  • The government plans to distribute relief funds to affected families.

Phrases Using distribute

distribute wealth
to allocate financial resources among a population.
distribute tasks
to assign different responsibilities to individuals or groups.
distribute information
to share or spread knowledge or data to others.

Word Forms

past Tense
distributed
present Participle
distributing

Usage

region
universal
formality
neutral
frequency
common

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