distribute
/dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: distributes · distributing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To divide into portions and dispense.
Verb
Examples
He distributed the bread amongst his followers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To supply to retail outlets.
Verb
Examples
The agency distributes newspapers to local shops.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distribute” mean?
To divide into portions and dispense.
Is “distribute” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.