Synonyms for
Diffuse
Definition
to spread or scatter widely
Synonyms & similar words
disseminate
penetrate
circularise
propagate
diffused
spread
circulate
riddle
passaround
disperse
circularize
broadcast
imbue
fanout
interpenetrate
distribute
permeate
pervade
hard
spreadout
soft
disperse
spread
scatter
circulate
propagate
disseminate
broadcast
distribute
disband
dispel
sow
ventilate
radiate
discharge
dissever
diverge
dissipate
break
expand
explode
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- diffuse light
- diffuse smell
- diffuse into
- diffuse through
- diffuse thinking
- diffuse responsibility
- diffuse boundaries
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'diffuse' often describes something that is spread out over a large area or lacking clear boundaries. As a verb, it means to spread or cause to spread over a wide area.
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Example sentences
- The fragrance of fresh flowers diffused through the room.
- The music from the party diffused into the neighborhood.
- The ink diffused through the water in the science experiment.
- The news of the sale diffused quickly throughout the store.
- The warmth from the fireplace diffused throughout the living room.
Quotes
The sun does not diffuse light, it drenches us in it.
Wisdom is like electricity. There is no permanently wise man, but men capable of wisdom, who, being put into certain company, or other favorable conditions, become wise for a short time, as glasses rubbed acquire electric power for a while. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Creativity is the ability to introduce order into the randomness of nature. - Eric Hoffer