disperse — to spread or distribute widely over a large area
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread or distribute widely over a large area
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspɜːrs/
Korean meaning: 흩어뜨리다, 분산시키다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스펄**스
Example Sentences
- The teacher tried to disperse the gossip about her secret chocolate stash, but students had already formed a search committee.
- Scientists study how ocean currents disperse plastic waste across the globe.
- My attempts to disperse my cat's fur around the house are completely unnecessary - she's already a professional at it.
disperse
VERB//dɪˈspɜːrs//
to spread or distribute widely over a large area
Balls scatter everywhere across the plaza
DIS-PURSE explodes - money scatters everywhere, completely dispersed!
Balloons disperse in paths diverse, as winds reverse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dispersus', the past participle of 'dispergere', which combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'spargere' (to scatter or spread). The word entered English via Old French 'disperser' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“The teacher tried to disperse the gossip about her secret chocolate stash, but students had already formed a search committee.”
“Scientists study how ocean currents disperse plastic waste across the globe.”
“My attempts to disperse my cat's fur around the house are completely unnecessary - she's already a professional at it.”
“The morning fog began to disperse as the sun rose higher in the sky.”
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