Definition/Meaning of distribute

• English - Verb: distribute ( third-person singular simple present distributes , present participle distributing , simple past and past participle distributed ) ​ ( transitive ) To divide into portions and dispense . He distributed the bread amongst his followers . ​ ( transitive ) To supply to retail outlets . The agency distributes newspapers to local shops . ​ ( transitive ) To deliver or pass out . A network…
• English - Etymology: From Latin distributus , past participle of distribuere ( “ to divide , distribute ” ), from dis- ( “ apart ” ) + tribuere ( “ to give , impart ” ); see tribute .
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /dɪsˈtɹɪbjut/
• English - Anagrams: turbidites
• Latin - Etymology: From distribūtus , participle of distribuō ( “ distribute , apportion ” )