disseminate
Translation
to spread, to distribute, to circulate
Examples
They use social media to disseminate information.
They use social media to disseminate information.
The seeds were disseminated by the wind.
The seeds were disseminated by the wind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to spread or give out (sth.) to many people They use social media to disseminate information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spread, broadcast, circulate; Antonyms: conceal, suppress
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'seminare' (to sow), from 'semen' (seed). Literally 'to scatter seed'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a farmer 'dis-seminating' or scattering seeds far and wide. This verb applies that idea to information.