Synonyms for diffuse

Verb

1. diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out, spread, distribute

usage: move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"

2. permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, penetrate, perforate

usage: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"

3. circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around, publicize, publicise, air, bare

usage: cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

Adjective

1. diffuse, distributed (vs. concentrated)

usage: spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization"

2. diffuse, prolix (vs. concise)

usage: lacking conciseness; "a diffuse historical novel"