Meaning & Definition of Disperse in English
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Disperse
/dɪspərs/
verb
1. Distribute loosely
- "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
synonym:
- scatter,
- sprinkle,
- dot,
- dust,
- disperse
2. To cause to separate and go in different directions
- "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
synonym:
- disperse,
- dissipate,
- dispel,
- break up,
- scatter
3. Cause to separate
- "Break up kidney stones"
- "Disperse particles"
synonym:
- break up,
- disperse,
- scatter
4. Move away from each other
- "The crowds dispersed"
- "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
synonym:
- disperse,
- dissipate,
- scatter,
- spread out
5. Separate (light) into spectral rays
- "The prosm disperses light"
synonym:
- disperse
6. Cause to become widely known
- "Spread information"
- "Circulate a rumor"
- "Broadcast the news"
synonym:
- circulate,
- circularize,
- circularise,
- distribute,
- disseminate,
- propagate,
- broadcast,
- spread,
- diffuse,
- disperse,
- pass around