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Definition distribute in British English
distribute
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
1
to give something such as food, clothes, or money to a group of people, especially so that each person gets an equal share
Example
The two men were convicted of distributing anti-government leaflets.
Example
We distributed beans and maize to the refugees.
Example
Most of Japan's manufacturers distribute their products through separate wholesale companies.
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
