Verb
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to arrange in a systematic order
"stagger the chairs in the lecture hall"
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be mathematically distributive
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be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses
"Values distribute"
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spread throughout a given area
"the function distributes the values evenly"
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cause to become widely known
"spread information"
"circulate a rumor"
"broadcast the news"
- pass around -
cause be distributed
"This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
- pass around - pass on -
give to several people
"The teacher handed out the exams"
- give out - hand out - pass out -
make available
"The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia"
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distribute or disperse widely
"The invaders spread their language all over the country"
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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"
- mete out - parcel out - shell out - deal out - dish out - dole out