ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

distribute

gb/dɪstɹˈɪbjut/ us/dɪstɹˈɪbjut/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ B1 action
1

Give things to several people

To give something to each person in a group.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to distribute [something] to [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distribute' with 'deliver', but 'distribute' usually involves giving to more than one person or place.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
hand out (More informal; often used for small-scale giving, like papers or flyers.) | deliver (Focuses on bringing something to a place or person, not necessarily to many people.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
collect (Means to gather items from people instead of giving them out.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
distribute leaflets |distribute food |distribute resources |distribute evenly |distribute copies
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |daily life |education |daily_life |communication |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The volunteers distributed blankets to the homeless.
  • The teacher distributed the exam papers to the students.
  • The charity distributed food to families in need.
  • They distributed flyers to promote the event.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The teacher distributed books to the class.
  • She distributed water to the runners.
  • The man distributed bread to the poor.
  • They distributed toys to the children.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B2 action
2

Spread over a space or range

To spread something over an area.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to distribute [something] across/over [an area]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with 'assign', but 'assign' usually refers to giving specific roles or tasks, not physical spreading.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
spread (More general; can refer to both physical and figurative contexts.) | allocate (More formal; often used in non-physical contexts like money or time.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
concentrate (Means to gather something into one place instead of spreading it out.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
distribute weight |distribute evenly |distribute force |distribute pressure
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science |engineering |space |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The weight of the roof is distributed evenly across the walls.
  • The software distributes processing tasks among several servers.
  • Heat is distributed throughout the room by the radiator.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The teacher asked us to distribute the chairs around the room.
  • The machine distributes water across the field.
  • The weight is distributed between the two wheels.
ਕਿਰਿਆ technical B2 action
3

Supply goods for sale

To send goods to shops or people who will sell them.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to distribute [products/goods] to [locations/customers]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supply (More general; can apply to any provision of goods or resources.) | deliver (Focuses on bringing goods to a specific place rather than managing a supply network.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
withhold (Means not providing goods that are expected or needed.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
distribute products |distribute merchandise |distribute goods
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |commerce |finance |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The company distributes its products across Europe.
  • They distribute fresh produce to local supermarkets.
  • This brand is distributed exclusively by one wholesaler.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The farm distributes vegetables to many shops.
  • They distribute phones to stores in many cities.
  • The company distributes clothes all over the country.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
distribute
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɪbjut/
US/dɪstɹˈɪbjut/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
dis - trib - ute (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trib)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
  • Base: distribute
  • 3rd Person Singular: distributes
  • Present Participle: distributing
  • Past: distributed
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
distributes verb distributing verb distributed verb
Core family
distribution noun B1 distributor noun B2
Related words
redistribute verb B2 redistribution noun B2 distributable adjective
Advanced or less common
distributive adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

be widely distributed

1
/bˈi wˈaɪdli dɪstɹˈɪbjətɪd/
fixed phrase

Exist in many places or groups

To be present in many places or found among many people.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • This bird species is widely distributed across North America.
  • The software is widely distributed in schools around the country.

distribute evenly

1
/dɪstɹˈɪbjut ˈivənli/
fixed phrase

Spread equally in all parts

To spread something so that each part gets the same amount.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Make sure to distribute the butter evenly on the bread.
  • The teacher distributed the tasks evenly among the students.

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