English

diffuse

dɪˈfjuz, dɪˈfjus, dɪˈfjuːs, dɪˈfjuːz
Meaning: to spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among many people
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪˈfjus, dɪˈfjuːs, dɪˈfjuːz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base diffuse
3rd person singular present diffuses
Present participle diffusing
Past diffused
Will future will diffuse
Going-to future going to diffuse
Imperative negative don't diffuse / do not diffuse

Example

Information diffuses quickly through social media.

Usage Notes

Used for the spread of ideas, light, heat, or gases. Can be transitive or intransitive.

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