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US/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/
UK/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/
to give or deliver something to several people or places
In context
Volunteers distributed food and water to people after the flood.
The company distributes its products to shops across the country.
The teacher distributed the test papers face down.
Words that go with distribute
verb + noun
- distribute foodThe charity distributes food every Sunday.
adverb + verb
- widely distributedThe leaflets were widely distributed.
- evenly distributedMake sure the weight is evenly distributed.
verb + preposition
- distribute toWe distribute books to rural schools.
- distribute amongProfits are distributed among the partners.