diffuse (adj.)

  1. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

    [ Syn: soft , diffused ]

  2. spread out; not concentrated in one place; a large diffuse organization'

  3. lacking conciseness; a diffuse historical novel'

    diffuse (v.)

  1. move outward; The soldiers fanned out

    [ Syn: spread , spread out , fan out ]

  2. spread or diffuse through; An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

    [ Syn: permeate , pervade , penetrate , interpenetrate , imbue , riddle ]

  3. cause to become widely known; spread information; circulate a rumor; broadcast the news

    [ Syn: circulate , circularize , circularise , distribute , disseminate , propagate , broadcast , spread , disperse , pass around ]

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