English dictionary
diffuse
adjectivePronunciation
dɪˈfjuːs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- spread out; not concentrated in one place
adjective
- lacking conciseness
adjective
- (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
verb
- cause to become widely known
verb
- spread or diffuse through
verb
- move outward
Example sentences
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