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Definition distribute in British English

distribute verb

[transitive] verb
/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.

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1.1

to share an available supply of something such as money among people or organizations

Example

A committee decides how the money is distributed.

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2

to supply goods from one central place to shops

Example

Most of Japan's manufacturers distribute their products through separate wholesale companies.

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3

to spread something over an area

Example

Water beds distribute body pressure much more evenly than conventional beds.

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Definition distribute in British English