Synonyms for

Distribute

Verb / dɪˈstrɪbju:t / Another word for distribute — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give out or deliver something to people or places.

Synonyms & similar words

giveout lot handout passout disperse administer dispense broadcast diffuse doleout propagate dishout gather circulate circularise allot deal meteout dealout parcelout stagger passon passaround disseminate circularize disperse allocate share apportion dispense issue dole circulate spread broadcast

Synonyms by register

Formal

disseminate apportion allocate dispense

Informal

give out hand out share out deal out

Literary

bestow deal

Antonyms

collect gather hoard keep accumulate confiscate monopolize

Common collocations

  • distribute evenly
  • distribute widely
  • distribute resources
  • distribute goods
  • distribute information
  • distribute wealth
  • distribute flyers

Word family

noun distribution
verb distribute
adjective distributive
adverb distributively

Usage note

This word implies spreading something out to many recipients or locations. Be mindful of the context; 'disseminate' is often used for information, while 'apportion' or 'allocate' suggest a more structured division.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher will distribute the worksheets to each student.
  2. The postman will distribute the mail to all the houses on the street.
  3. The company will distribute the profits to the shareholders.
  4. The food bank will distribute food to families in need.
  5. The charity will distribute funds to various organizations.

Quotes

  • The best way to distribute wealth is to create it first. - John H. Clippinger
  • Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. - John Steinbeck
  • I don't wanna be a supermodel; I wanna be a role model. I wanna be somebody who can help to redefine what it is to be a woman in this world. - Tracee Ellis Ross

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