distribute — to give shares of something to a number of people
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give shares of something to a number of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got confused and distributed all the pizzas to the wrong houses.
- The company will distribute bonuses to employees based on their performance.
- My grandmother distributes candy to neighborhood kids like she's running a sweet shop.
distribute
VERB[/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/]
to give shares of something to a number of people
Volunteers distributed food across the shelter before the storm arrived.
They distributed supplies like a tribute to every neighborhood affected by the blackout. (DISPERSE + tribute → to distribute is to disperse valuable things outward to many people)
Everyone distributed their effort, contributed their skills, and executed the rescue together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distribuere', composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to allot or assign). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, in different directions) + tribute (to give, allot) + -e (verb ending) = distribute
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got confused and distributed all the pizzas to the wrong houses.”
“The company will distribute bonuses to employees based on their performance.”
“My grandmother distributes candy to neighborhood kids like she's running a sweet shop.”
“The relief organization distributed emergency supplies to earthquake victims.”
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