distribute vs broadcast

broadcast vs distribute

distribute is not a noun while broadcast is a noun.

distribute and broadcast both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distribute	No	No	Yes	No
broadcast	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, distribute and broadcast are synonyms defined as:

distribute and broadcast: cause to become widely known

Other synonyms of distribute include circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, pass around, propagate, spread.

distribute (noun)	broadcast (noun)
	message that is transmitted by radio or television
	a radio or television show

distribute (verb)	broadcast (verb)
cause to become widely known	cause to become widely known
to arrange in a systematic order	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
distribute or disperse widely	sow over a wide area, especially by hand
cause to be distributed
administer or bestow, as in small portions
give to several people
release
be mathematically distributive
be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses
spread throughout a given area

Difference between distribute and broadcast

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