
Distribute
Sharing Equally
Use 'distribute' when sharing things equally or fairly among a group of people.

The aid organization will distribute food parcels to the affected families.
Physical Distribution
'Distribute' often involves handing out physical items, not just ideas or information.

Volunteers distribute blankets and clothing to the homeless during winter.
Not Random
'Distribute' implies organization, not just randomly giving things out.

The event organizers will distribute maps and schedules at the entrance.
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AllocateApportionAssignCirculateDispenseDisseminatePartitionScatterShareSubdivide
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