diffuse

Speech parts

1. diffuse - Adjective

2. diffuse - Verb

3. diffuse - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information.

To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself.

Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

spread disperse circulate distribute penetrate scatter permeate prolix spread out riddle broadcast thin soft propagate diffused
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Antonyms

curt elliptic synoptic telegraphic local small
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Hypernyms

air spread distribute penetrate bare publicize

Hyponyms

run carry mantle generalize bleed popularize

Phrases with the word

diffuse toxic goiter diffuse inflammation diffuse through toxic diffuse goiter diffuse knapweed diffuse waxy spleen

Derivatives

diffused diffusing

Examples

spread information Source: Internet

circulate a rumor Source: Internet

broadcast the news Source: Internet

An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration Source: Internet

music penetrated the entire building Source: Internet

His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

diffusable diffusant diffusate diffuse astrocytoma diffuse bluecup diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis