redistribute — to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher decided to redistribute the candy so every student got exactly three pieces.
- The new policy aims to redistribute workload more evenly among employees.
- My mom redistributes the household chores every month so we don't get bored.
redistribute
VERB[/ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/]
to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Sharing things out more fairly
The librarian redistributed the books among different shelves. (RE + DISTRIBUTE = REDISTRIBUTE)
Redistribute fairly so all can contribute, no one needs to be a substitute!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'distribute,' which comes from Latin 'distribuere' (dis- meaning apart + tribuere meaning to allot or assign). The word originally meant to divide and distribute again or anew.
Breakdown
re- (again) + distribute (from Latin distribuere: dis- meaning apart + -tribuere meaning to allot or assign). The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or doing something again, while 'distribute' means to divide and give out to multiple recipients.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher decided to redistribute the candy so every student got exactly three pieces.”
“The new policy aims to redistribute workload more evenly among employees.”
“My mom redistributes the household chores every month so we don't get bored.”
“The company will redistribute profits to shareholders based on their investment.”
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