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- pronunciation:
- dih
strI
byut
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
distributes, distributing, distributed |
| definition 1: |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people, groups, or the like.
Charities distribute food and medical supplies to people who are in need.
- synonyms:
- disburse, dispense, dole, portion out
- antonyms:
- amass, collect
- similar words:
- admeasure, allocate, allot, apportion, deal, dish out, divide, impart, mete out, parcel out, pass, pass out, prorate, ration, share
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| definition 2: |
to spread over an area; scatter.
The gardener distributed the seeds evenly over the whole area.- synonyms:
- broadcast, disperse, disseminate, scatter, spread, strew
- antonyms:
- collect
- similar words:
- circulate, circumfuse, diffuse, dispel, sow, sprinkle
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| definition 3: |
to sell or deliver.
The company distributes housewares to retail stores over a wide area.- synonyms:
- deliver
- similar words:
- convey, hawk, market, sell
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| related words: |
assign, broadcast, carry, cast, diversify, give, issue, job, merchandise, parcel, peddle, release, scatter, space, split, supply |
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