Disperse

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɜːrs/

Disperse (verb)

  1. to move apart and go in different directions.
  2. to make something go in different directions over a wide area.
  3. to spread information or ideas to many people.

Examples

  • The seeds disperse in the wind.
  • Clouds disperse after the storm.

Common collocations: disperse evenly, disperse widely, disperse seeds, disperse papers, disperse news

Synonyms of Disperse

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Disperse

  • when referring to bringing things together
  • when referring to assembling items