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Added 6 October 2026

distribute

/dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ verb

In Latin: distribuō Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about distribute at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To divide into portions and dispense.
He distributed the bread amongst his followers.
To supply to retail outlets.
The agency distributes newspapers to local shops.
To deliver or pass out.
A network of children distributes flyers to every house.

Origin

PIE word *tréyes From Latin distributus, past participle of distribuere (“to divide, distribute”), from dis- (“apart”) + tribuere (“to give, impart”); see tribute.

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