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
Word in Context
A
small
community
group
met
in
the
town
hall
to
prepare
food
packages
for
families
.
They
decided
to
distribute
the
packages
at
the
market
on
Saturday
so
people
could
collect
them
easily
.
Each
volunteer
had
a
clear
role
:
one
packed
food
while
others
wrote
labels
and
checked
lists
.
The
event
felt
calm
and
organized
,
and
everyone
left
feeling
they
had
helped
their
neighbors
.
Common Phrases
distribute resources
distribute information
distribute tasks
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