distribute

Verb

• to arrange in a systematic order
  • stagger the chairs in the lecture hall
    

• be mathematically distributive

• be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses
  • Values distribute
    

• spread throughout a given area
  • the function distributes the values evenly
    

• cause to become widely known
  • spread information
    
  • circulate a rumor
    
  • broadcast the news
    

• cause be distributed
  • This letter is being circulated among the faculty
    

• give to several people
  • The teacher handed out the exams
    

• make available
  • The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia
    

• distribute or disperse widely
  • The invaders spread their language all over the country
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  stagger , circulate , pass around , pass on , give out , hand out , pass out , spread
• Antonyms: 
  gather , garner , collect , pull together