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Verb
S:
(v)
diffuse (diffuse%2:38:00::)
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spread (spread%2:38:02::)
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spread out (spread_out%2:38:00::)
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fan out (fan_out%2:38:00::)
(move outward)
"The soldiers fanned out"
S:
(v)
permeate (permeate%2:35:01::)
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pervade (pervade%2:35:00::)
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penetrate (penetrate%2:35:05::)
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interpenetrate (interpenetrate%2:35:03::)
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diffuse (diffuse%2:35:00::)
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imbue (imbue%2:35:00::)
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riddle (riddle%2:35:02::)
(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"
S:
(v)
circulate (circulate%2:32:00::)
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circularize (circularize%2:32:00::)
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circularise (circularise%2:32:00::)
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distribute (distribute%2:32:00::)
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disseminate (disseminate%2:32:00::)
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propagate (propagate%2:32:00::)
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broadcast (broadcast%2:32:00::)
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spread (spread%2:32:00::)
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diffuse (diffuse%2:32:00::)
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disperse (disperse%2:32:00::)
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pass around (pass_around%2:32:00::)
(cause to become widely known)
"spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
Adjective
S:
(adj)
diffuse (diffuse%3:00:00:distributed:00)
(spread out; not concentrated in one place)
"a large diffuse organization"
S:
(adj)
soft (soft%3:00:05::)
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diffuse (diffuse%3:00:00::)
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diffused (diffused%3:00:00::)
((of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected)
S:
(adj)
diffuse (diffuse%3:00:00:prolix:00)
(lacking conciseness)
"a diffuse historical novel"