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dis·trib·ute
 distribute
- pronunciation:
- dih
strI
byut
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
distributed, distributes, distributing |
| definition 1: |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people or groups.
The teacher distributed the tests to her students.
- synonyms:
- dispense, portion out
- antonyms:
- collect
- similar words:
- allot, deal, dish out, divide, parcel out, ration, share
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| definition 2: |
to spread over an area; scatter.
The farmer distributed the seeds over the field.- synonyms:
- broadcast, disperse, scatter, spread
- antonyms:
- collect
- similar words:
- circulate, dispel, sow, sprinkle
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| related words: |
assign, broadcast, cast, issue, parcel, peddle, release, scatter, space, split, supply |
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