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disperse

/dɪ'spɜrs/

Synonyms of disperse Antonyms of disperse Examples of disperse Usage of disperse Parts of disperse Definition that contains disperse Words sounding like disperse Explanation of disperse

verb
move away from each other
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"The crowds dispersed"

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dissipate scatter spread out

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part split separate
verb
to cause to separate and go in different directions
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break up dispel dissipate scatter

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separate divide
verb
cause to become widely known
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broadcast circularise circularize circulate diffuse disseminate distribute pass around propagate spread

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air bare publicise publicize
verb
cause to separate
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"disperse particles"

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break up scatter

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change integrity
verb
distribute loosely
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dot dust scatter sprinkle

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discharge
verb
separate (light) into spectral rays
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"the prism disperses light"

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separate

Examples of disperse

"The crowds dispersed"
"disperse particles"
"the prism disperses light"