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diffuse
adjective
verb
Spread out; not concentrated in one place
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dɪˈfjuːs
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adjective
Spread out; not concentrated in one place
“A large diffuse organization”
adjective
Lacking conciseness
“A diffuse historical novel”
adjective
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
verb
Cause to become widely known
“Spread information”
verb
Spread or diffuse through
“An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
verb
Move outward
“The soldiers fanned out”
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A large diffuse organization
A diffuse historical novel
Spread information
Circulate a rumor
Broadcast the news
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
The soldiers fanned out
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