distributed

Intermediate

/distríbjuːtid/

verb
to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something

distributed in a sentence

  • “The newspaper is distributed free.”
  • “Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets to the spectators.”
  • “The books will be distributed free to local schools.”
  • “The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China.”

What does “distributed” mean?

distributed (verb) means to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something. It is pronounced /distríbjuːtid/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "distributed" mean?
distributed (verb) means: to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something
How do you pronounce "distributed"?
"distributed" is pronounced /distríbjuːtid/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "distributed" in a sentence?
Here is "distributed" used in a sentence: The newspaper is distributed free.

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