diffuse

/dɪˈfjuːz//dɪˈfjuz/

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

    “Food coloring diffuses in water.”

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.

    “Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.”
  2. 2

    Wordy; verbose.

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