distribute

/dˈɪstɹɪbjˌuːt/

/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/

[verb]

to distribute

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

administer or bestow, as in small portions

synonyms : administer

distribute or disperse widely

synonyms : spread

antonyms : gather

make available

to share something between a large number of people

synonyms : give out

hand out

pass out

cause to become widely known

synonyms : broadcast

cause to be distributed

synonyms : circulate

pass around

pass on

to arrange in a systematic order

synonyms : stagger

be mathematically distributive

be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses

spread throughout a given area

Examples

1. I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

2. Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses.

3. These platforms distribute more information than any other institution in history.

4. Our main bread and butter is distributing steel tubing.