Distribute Definition

distribute
verb
  1. administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
  2. distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"
  3. make available; "The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia"
  4. give to several people; "The teacher handed out the exams"
  5. cause be distributed; "This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
  6. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
  7. spread throughout a given area; "the function distributes the values evenly"
  8. be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses; "Values distribute"
  9. be mathematically distributive
  10. to arrange in a systematic order; "stagger the chairs in the lecture hall"

"Distribute" in song lyrics

See how distribute is used in real songs:

  • "Gator hats, floor wallaby distribute"
    Half-A-Mill — World Famous
  • "On the blue hill, my crew ill, same jewels that distribute"
    Napoleon — Gangsta
  • "It's my hustle and my criminal intent to distribute"
    Shabazz the Disciple — Honk Ya Hornz

Usage tips for "distribute"

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