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Meaning of 'diffuse' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diffuse [ a.]
- 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.
2 . Diffuse [ v. i.]
- To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself.
3 . Diffuse [ v. t.]
- 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.

Meaning of 'diffuse' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . diffuse [ v]
Meaning (1):
- spread or diffuse through
Example in sentence:
  • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration;
  • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks;
  • music penetrated the entire building
Meaning (2):
- cause to become widely known
Example in sentence:
  • broadcast the news;
  • circulate a rumor;
  • spread information
Meaning (3):
- move outward
Example in sentence:
  • The soldiers fanned out
4 . diffuse [ s]
Meaning (4):
- lacking conciseness
Example in sentence:
  • a diffuse historical novel
Meaning (5):
- spread out; not concentrated in one place
Example in sentence:
  • a large diffuse organization

Nearby Words:

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