Dictionary Check: diffuse

"diffuse" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

spread out; not concentrated in one place

Example: "a large diffuse organization"
adjective

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

Synonyms:
adjective

lacking conciseness

Example: "a diffuse historical novel"
verb

move outward

Example: "The soldiers fanned out"
verb

spread or diffuse through

Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
verb

cause to become widely known

Example: "spread information"

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