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to diffuse
01
to spread across an area or through different channels
Intransitive
Examples
The aroma of freshly baked bread diffused through the kitchen.
The scent of flowers diffused through the entire garden.
02
to cause to spread over a wide area or to a lot of people
Transitive: to diffuse ideas or information
Examples
The organization worked to diffuse information about climate change to the public.
The company ’s new advertising campaign helped diffuse their message to a global audience.
diffuse
01
spread out; not concentrated in one place
02
describing light that spreads evenly from a broad source or surface, creating soft illumination without harsh shadows
Examples
The room was softly lit with diffuse light from the ceiling fixture.
Photographers often use diffuse lighting to avoid sharp contrasts in their pictures.
03
lacking conciseness
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