distribute

B1
Pronunciation
/dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/
/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/
Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To divide into portions and dispense.

Example Sentences
  • He distributed the bread amongst his followers.
2 Definition

To supply to retail outlets.

Example Sentences
  • The agency distributes newspapers to local shops.
3 Definition

To deliver or pass out.

Example Sentences
  • A network of children distributes flyers to every house.
4 Definition

To scatter or spread.

Example Sentences
  • I raked the soil then distributed grass seed.
5 Definition

To apportion (more or less evenly).

Example Sentences
  • The robot's six legs distributed its weight over a wide area.
6 Definition

To classify or separate into categories.

Example Sentences
  • The database distributed verbs into transitive and intransitive segments.
7 Definition

To be distributive.

8 Definition

To separate (type which has been used) and return it to the proper boxes in the cases.

9 Definition

To spread (ink) evenly, as upon a roller or a table.

10 Definition

To employ (a term) in its whole extent; to take as universal in one premise.