distribute

/di-ˈstri-byüt/

Middle English, from Latin distributus, past participle of distribuere, from dis- + tribuere to allot

verb

  1. to divide among several or many : apportion

  2. to spread out so as to cover something : scatter

  3. to give out or deliver especially to members of a group

distribute expenses

distribute dispense divide deal dole out mean to give out, usually in shares, to each member of a group. distribute implies an apportioning by separation of something into parts, units, or amounts. dispense suggests the giving of a carefully weighed or measured portion to each of a group according to due or need.