distribute

distribute
distribute [di strib′yo͞ot, di strib′yoot]
vt.
distributed, distributing [ME distributen < L distributus, pp. of distribuere, to distribute < dis-, apart + tribuere, to allot: see TRIBUTE]
1. to divide and give out in shares; allot
2. to scatter or spread out, as over a surface
3. to divide and arrange according to a classification; classify
4. to put (things) in various distinct places
5. Obs. to administer, as justice
6. Printing to break up (set type) and put the letters back in the proper boxes
7. Law to apportion (an intestate's property) to those entitled to it
8. Logic to use (a term) in such a way as to refer to all members of its extension
distributable
adj.
SYN.- DISTRIBUTE implies a dealing out of portions or a spreading about of units among a number of recipients [to distribute leaflets ]; DISPENSE suggests the careful measuring out of that which is distributed [to dispense drugs ]; DIVIDE suggests separation of a whole into parts to be shared [an inheritance divided among five children ]; DOLE1 implies a distributing of money, food, etc. in charity or in a sparing or niggardly manner

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  • distribute — should be pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, although (as with contribute) pronunciation with stress on the first syllable is increasingly heard …   Modern English usage

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