redistribute

[ree-di-strib-yoot]

verb (used with object)

redistributed, redistributing 

1. to distribute again or anew.

   The corporation will redistribute its share of the profits to its stockholders.

2. to alter the distribution of; apportion differently.

   Let's redistribute the work more fairly.

redistribute

/ ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt /

verb

1. to distribute (something) again or differently

Other Word Forms

• redistributive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of redistribute¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + distribute

Example Sentences

"This is about redistributing the excess wealth that is happening right across the South East and England and Wales, and saying, let's put that money back into our communities," he said.

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The monthly Warm and Welcome Wednesday Cafe in Highworth, Wiltshire, has been set up by the volunteers behind Highworth Community Larder, which redistributes food that would otherwise have been thrown away.

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Labour says its plan will redistribute grants to focus on the most deprived areas as well.

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A charity that redistributes food to community larders delivered about 15,000 more meals to people in July compared to the same period last year.

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Paz Pereira's campaign focused on redistributing more funds away from central government towards regional entities, and fighting corruption - with his slogan "capitalism for all, not just a few".

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Related Words

• readjust 
• reconstruct 
• reorganize 
• reposition 
• reshuffle 
• revamp 
• rework