diffuse — to spread over a wide area or between a large number of people
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread over a wide area or between a large number of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfjuːs/
Korean meaning: 퍼뜨리다, 확산시키다
Korean pronunciation: 디**퓨**즈
Example Sentences
- My mom's perfume managed to diffuse into every corner of the house, even the garage smelled like roses.
- The teacher tried to diffuse the awkward silence by telling a dad joke.
- Social media helps diffuse news rapidly across the globe.
diffuse
VERB//dɪˈfjuːs//
to spread over a wide area or between a large number of people
Aroma diffuses throughout the entire house
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When ideas diffuse too fast, they confuse and make minds refuse!
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Origin
From Latin 'diffusus', the past participle of 'diffundere', meaning 'to pour out' or 'to spread'. The word combines the prefix 'dis-' (apart) with 'fundere' (to pour).
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“My mom's perfume managed to diffuse into every corner of the house, even the garage smelled like roses.”
“The teacher tried to diffuse the awkward silence by telling a dad joke.”
“Social media helps diffuse news rapidly across the globe.”
“The diffuse sunlight through the clouds created perfect lighting for photography.”
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