diffuse

Definition

To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

Etymology

From Middle French diffuser, from Latin diffūsus, past participle of diffundere, from dis- + fundere.

Example Sentences

• "The small window diffuses light throughout the room."
• "Ideas are easily diffused with the help of technology."
• "We do not know by whom the insufficiency of the year of 365 days was first discovered; we find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations, and various artifices used in making the correction."