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Meaning of distribute

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distribute

Pronunciation:/dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt//dɪˈstɹɪbjut/

verb

Definitions

  1. To divide into portions and dispense.

    Example: He distributed the bread amongst his followers.

  2. To supply to retail outlets.

    Example: The agency distributes newspapers to local shops.

  3. To deliver or pass out.

    Example: A network of children distributes flyers to every house.

  4. To scatter or spread.

    Example: I raked the soil then distributed grass seed.