Main entry: diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, spread, pass around, broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, propagate
Definition: cause to become widely known
Usage: spread information; circulate a rumor; broadcast the news
Main entry: diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle
Definition: spread or diffuse through
Usage: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
Main entry: diffuse, fan out, spread, spread out
Definition: move outward
Usage: The soldiers fanned out
Main entry: diffuse
Definition: spread out; not concentrated in one place
Usage: a large diffuse organization
Main entry: diffuse
Definition: lacking conciseness
Usage: a diffuse historical novel
Main entry: diffuse, diffused, soft
Definition: (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected