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Wordabulary

distribute

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To give out or spread something among a number of people or places.

"Volunteers distributed water bottles to runners along the marathon route."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

allocate hand out

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "Volunteers _____ water bottles to runners along the marathon route."

Answer: distribute

In your own words, what does "distribute" mean?

To give out or spread something among a number of people or places.

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