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distribute v. [
administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out] administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
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distribute v. [
spread] distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"
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distribute v. make available; "The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia"
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distribute v. [
give out, hand out, pass out] give to several people; "The teacher handed out the exams"
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distribute v. [
circulate, pass around, pass on] cause be distributed; "This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
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