distribute

verb B2

Meaning

To distribute means to give out or spread something among a group of people or over an area.
💡 A common mistake is using "distribute" when "allocate" is more appropriate, as "allocate" implies a more formal assignment of resources.

Example Sentences

Can you help distribute the flyers to everyone in class ?
The company will distribute the new products to all retailers tomorrow .
The company will distribute the new products to all stores tomorrow .
We need to distribute the flyers before the event starts .

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