·vi To make distribution.
II. Distribute ·vt To spread (ink) evenly, as upon a roller or a table.
III. Distribute ·vt To employ (a term) in its whole extent; to take as universal in one premise.
IV. Distribute ·vt To separate (type which has been used) and return it to the proper boxes in the cases.
V. Distribute ·vt To Dispense; to Administer; as, to distribute justice.
VI. Distribute ·vt To divide among several or many; to deal out; to Apportion; to Allot.
VII. Distribute ·vt To divide or separate, as into classes, orders, kinds, or species; to Classify; to assort, as specimens, letters, ·etc.