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redistribute

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːdɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

KK: /ˌriːdɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

transitive verb
Definition

To give out something again in a different way or to change how it is shared among people or groups.


Example

The government plans to redistribute wealth to reduce inequality.


Tense Forms

Past: redistributed

Past Participle: redistributed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the plan to redistribute the funds for the community project?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's a great idea to make sure everyone benefits equally.
Sloth A
Right? They really need to redistribute the resources more fairly.
Sloth B
Absolutely, it could really help those who need it most.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reallocate
reassign
reapportion
Antonyms
withhold
retain
conserve
Root Explanation

Redistribute → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "distribuere" (from Latin, meaning to distribute). The word means to distribute something again or in a different way.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') and 'distributing' ('distribuere') it — that's why redistribute means to distribute again.

Visually Confused Words
predistribute
distribute
distributer
distributee
distributed
retribute
predistributor
distributive
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