distribute (something) to (someone)

distribute (something) to (someone)

To pass something out, usually to each person in a group. I'll have the volunteers distribute pamphlets to the audience before I begin my lecture. I'll read the instructions as Katie distributes the test packets to all of you. How can we distribute these cookies to the kids when there aren't enough to go around?

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distribute something to someone

to give out something to someone. Can you distribute this clothing to the needy people who live around here? I will distribute the ice cream to the party guests.

See also: distribute, to

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