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distribute

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

Forms: distributes, distributing, distributed

distribute means: To give things to several people, often by sharing them into parts.

verb

GIVE OUTB2

To give things to several people, often by sharing them into parts.

  • They distribute food to families.
  • The teacher distributed copies of the poem.
  • Please distribute the money equally among the children.

How to use it: distribute something to someone (Volunteers distributed blankets to the visitors.); distribute something among people (We distributed the work among five helpers.)

Similar words: give out, hand out, share out

Opposites: collect

Common phrases: distribute food, distribute something equally, distribute flyers, distribute copies

SUPPLY SHOPSB2

To supply goods to shops so they can sell them.

  • We distribute books to local shops.
  • The company distributes fresh milk across the region.
  • Who distributes this brand in Europe?

How to use it: distribute something to shops (They distribute bread to supermarkets.)

Similar words: supply

Common phrases: distribute newspapers, distribute products

Questions about distribute

What does distribute mean?

To give things to several people, often by sharing them into parts.

What is distribute in other languages?

Türkçe: dağıtmak · Español: distribuir · Français: distribuer · Deutsch: verteilen · Italiano: distribuire · 日本語: 配る

How do you pronounce distribute?

It is pronounced /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/.

How do you use distribute in a sentence?

They distribute food to families. The teacher distributed copies of the poem.

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