Definitions for: Disseminate


[v] cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*sem"i*nate, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
Disseminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Disseminating.] [L.
disseminatus, p. p. of disseminare to disseminate; dis- +
seminare to sow, semen seed. See Seminary.]
1. To sow broadcast or as seed; to scatter for growth and
propagation, like seed; to spread abroad; to diffuse; as,
principles, ideas, opinions, and errors are disseminated
when they are spread abroad for propagation.

2. To spread or extend by dispersion.

A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat
disseminated throughout the body of the earth.
--Woodward.

Syn: To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse;
scatter.

Synonyms: broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread

See Also: air, bare, carry, generalise, generalize, go around, popularise, popularize, publicise, publicize, run, sough, sow, vulgarise, vulgarize

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