definition of
distribute

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 distribute v. [spread] distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country". wn

[3] #3 distribute v. make available; "The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia". wn

[4] #4 distribute v. [give out, hand out, pass out] give to several people; "The teacher handed out the exams". wn

[5] #5 distribute v. [circulate, pass around, pass on] cause be distributed; "This letter is being circulated among the faculty". wn