distribute

verb

dis·trib·ute di-ˈstri-byüt How to pronounce distribute (audio)

also

-byət

British also ˈdi-stri-ˌbyüt

distributed; distributing

transitive verb

: to divide among several or many : apportion

distribute expenses

distributes toys to needy children

: to spread out so as to cover something : scatter

evenly distribute the seeds

: to give out or deliver especially to members of a group

distribute newspapers

distribute leaflets

distribute a TV show to local stations

: to place or position so as to be properly apportioned over or throughout an area

200 pounds distributed on a 6-foot frame

distribute the frosting around the top and sides of the cake

logic : to use (a term) so as to convey information about every member of the class named

The proposition "all men are mortal" distributes "man" but not "mortal."

: to divide or separate especially into kinds

distributing specimens into their proper classes

: to return the units of (something, such as typeset matter) to storage

mathematics : to use in or as an operation so as to be mathematically distributive (see distributive sense 3a)

Addition is not distributed over multiplication.

intransitive verb

mathematics : to be mathematically distributive

multiplication distributes over addition

distributee

dis-ˌtri-byü-ˈtē How to pronounce distribute (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

distribute the assignments according to seniority committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students

Recent Examples on the Web Chad Williamson, 42, of Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute on Sept. 8, the office announced in a Sept. 13 news release.

Julia Marnin The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 13 Sep. 2022 Hull and McCarthy were both charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute, including fentanyl and meth, and possession of a firearm with controlled and dangerous substances, the sheriff's office statement said.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Dones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution, of fentanyl and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in March, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office.

Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Jerrel Greene-Martin, 23, of Roxbury, is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl, and resisting arrest, police said.

Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 In March, 27-year-old Kenton Maurice Haynes was found guilty of receipt of a firearm while under indictment, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Aug. 2022 He is charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute related to the July discovery of the meth stash.

Henri Hollis, ajc, 2 Aug. 2022 The men were charged with embezzlement and larceny with the intent to distribute.

Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Salwan Adjaj, 43, pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances before U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman.

oregonlive, 13 July 2022 See More

单词	distributions
释义	distribute verb dis·trib·ute di-ˈstri-byüt also -byət British also ˈdi-stri-ˌbyüt distributed; distributing transitive verb 1 : to divide among several or many : apportion distribute expenses distributes toys to needy children 2 a : to spread out so as to cover something : scatter evenly distribute the seeds b : to give out or deliver especially to members of a group distribute newspapers distribute leaflets distribute a TV show to local stations c : to place or position so as to be properly apportioned over or throughout an area 200 pounds distributed on a 6-foot frame distribute the frosting around the top and sides of the cake d logic : to use (a term) so as to convey information about every member of the class named The proposition "all men are mortal" distributes "man" but not "mortal." 3 a : to divide or separate especially into kinds distributing specimens into their proper classes b : to return the units of (something, such as typeset matter) to storage 4 mathematics : to use in or as an operation so as to be mathematically distributive (see distributive sense 3a) Addition is not distributed over multiplication. intransitive verb mathematics : to be mathematically distributive multiplication distributes over addition distributee dis-ˌtri-byü-ˈtē noun Synonyms assort break down categorize class classify codify compartment compartmentalize digest distinguish grade group peg place range rank relegate separate sort type See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences distribute the assignments according to seniority committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students Recent Examples on the Web Chad Williamson, 42, of Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute on Sept. 8, the office announced in a Sept. 13 news release. Julia Marnin The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 13 Sep. 2022 Hull and McCarthy were both charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute, including fentanyl and meth, and possession of a firearm with controlled and dangerous substances, the sheriff's office statement said. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Dones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution, of fentanyl and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in March, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Jerrel Greene-Martin, 23, of Roxbury, is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl, and resisting arrest, police said. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 In March, 27-year-old Kenton Maurice Haynes was found guilty of receipt of a firearm while under indictment, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Aug. 2022 He is charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute related to the July discovery of the meth stash. Henri Hollis, ajc, 2 Aug. 2022 The men were charged with embezzlement and larceny with the intent to distribute. Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Salwan Adjaj, 43, pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances before U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman. oregonlive, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin distributus, past participle of distribuere, from dis- + tribuere to allot — more at tribute First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition distribute verb dis·trib·ute di-ˈstri-ˌbyüt -byət distributed; distributing 1 : to give out to or deliver to They distribute paychecks on Friday. 2 : to divide among many or several The money was distributed among the poor. 3 : to spread out so as to cover something Make sure the paint is distributed evenly. Legal Definition distribute transitive verb dis·trib·ute di-ˈstri-byüt distributed; distributing 1 : to divide among several or many : apportion 2 : to give out or deliver especially to members of a group see also dividend distributions noun plural of distribution 1 as in allocations the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group aid workers oversaw the distribution of supplies to the flood victims Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance allocations redistributions apportionments allotments dispensations disbursements issuances divisions admeasurements reallocations repartitions reapportionments partitions separations redivisions 2 as in sequences the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the distribution of those stars has long suggested the form of a dipper Synonyms & Similar Words sequences arrangements orderings setups dispositions arrays disposals orders structures continuities patterns layouts series systems successions priorities chains alignments designs progressions processions precedences alinements Antonyms & Near Antonyms disruptions disorders upsets disorganizations confusions disconnections
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distribute

verb

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Example Sentences

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verb

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transitive verb

noun