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Definition of Disperse
1. Verb. Distribute loosely. "They disperse sugar over the cake"; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
Exact synonyms: Dot, Dust, Scatter, Sprinkle
Specialized synonyms: Spray, Spray, Plash, Spatter, Splash, Splatter, Splosh, Swash, Splash, Splosh, Sprinkle, Bespangle, Aerosolise, Aerosolize
Generic synonyms: Discharge
Derivative terms: Dispersive, Dust, Scatter, Scatter, Sprinkling
Specialized synonyms: Spray, Spray, Plash, Spatter, Splash, Splatter, Splosh, Swash, Splash, Splosh, Sprinkle, Bespangle, Aerosolise, Aerosolize
Generic synonyms: Discharge
Derivative terms: Dispersive, Dust, Scatter, Scatter, Sprinkling
2. Verb. To cause to separate and go in different directions. "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
Exact synonyms: Break Up, Dispel, Dissipate, Scatter
Specialized synonyms: Disband
Generic synonyms: Divide, Separate
Derivative terms: Dispersion, Dissipation, Scatter, Scatter, Scattering, Scattering
Specialized synonyms: Disband
Generic synonyms: Divide, Separate
Derivative terms: Dispersion, Dissipation, Scatter, Scatter, Scattering, Scattering
3. Verb. Cause to separate. "Disperse particles"
Exact synonyms: Break Up, Scatter
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Backscatter
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Backscatter
4. Verb. Move away from each other. "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
Exact synonyms: Dissipate, Scatter, Spread Out
Specialized synonyms: Aerosolise, Aerosolize, Break, Volley
Generic synonyms: Part, Separate, Split
Derivative terms: Dispersion, Dissipation, Scatter, Scatter, Scattering
Specialized synonyms: Aerosolise, Aerosolize, Break, Volley
Generic synonyms: Part, Separate, Split
Derivative terms: Dispersion, Dissipation, Scatter, Scatter, Scattering
5. Verb. Separate (light) into spectral rays. "The prosm disperses light"
Generic synonyms: Separate
6. Verb. Cause to become widely known. "Broadcast the news"
Exact synonyms: Broadcast, Circularise, Circularize, Circulate, Diffuse, Disseminate, Distribute, Pass Around, Propagate, Spread
Generic synonyms: Air, Bare, Publicise, Publicize
Specialized synonyms: Podcast, Sow, Generalise, Generalize, Popularise, Popularize, Vulgarise, Vulgarize, Carry, Run
Causes: Circulate, Go Around, Spread
Related verbs: Circulate, Go Around, Spread
Derivative terms: Broadcast, Broadcast, Circular, Circulation, Diffusion, Diffusive, Dispersal, Dispersion, Dispersive, Dissemination, Dissemination, Dissemination, Disseminative, Disseminator, Propagation, Propagator, Spread, Spread, Spread, Spreading
Generic synonyms: Air, Bare, Publicise, Publicize
Specialized synonyms: Podcast, Sow, Generalise, Generalize, Popularise, Popularize, Vulgarise, Vulgarize, Carry, Run
Causes: Circulate, Go Around, Spread
Related verbs: Circulate, Go Around, Spread
Derivative terms: Broadcast, Broadcast, Circular, Circulation, Diffusion, Diffusive, Dispersal, Dispersion, Dispersive, Dissemination, Dissemination, Dissemination, Disseminative, Disseminator, Propagation, Propagator, Spread, Spread, Spread, Spreading
Definition of Disperse
1. v. t. To scatter abroad; to drive to different parts; to distribute; to diffuse; to spread; as, the Jews are dispersed among all nations.
2. v. i. To separate; to go or move into different parts; to vanish; as, the company dispersed at ten o'clock; the clouds disperse.
Definition of Disperse
1. to scatter [v -PERSED, -PERSING, -PERSES] - See also: scatter
Medical Definition of Disperse
1. To dissipate, to cause disappearance of, to scatter, to dilute. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disperse
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