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disseminate definition

dis·semi·nate (di sem′ə nāt′)

transitive verb disseminated -·nat′ed, disseminating -·nat′·ing

to scatter far and wide; spread abroad, as if sowing; promulgate widely

Etymology: < L disseminatus, pp. of disseminare, lit., to scatter seed, hence disseminate < dis-, apart + seminare, to sow < semen, seed

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disseminate Synonyms

disseminate

v.

sow, propagate, broadcast; see advertise 1, distribute 1, scatter 2, 3.


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disseminate Usage Examples

Object

  • propaganda: Since 9/11 the websites have been the main links to disseminate propaganda and information.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • relevant: Disseminate information relevant to all non-principals via the Non-Principal Newsletter.

Modifying Another Word

  • rapidly: These services should include helping clients install and operate secure network connections as well as mechanisms to rapidly disseminate vulnerability information and corrections.

Used with why or when

  • what: Participants also sought to be able to disseminate what they had learned to others ( 3 ).

Present participle complement

  • learn: When they have been evaluated we would look to disseminate learning through other conferences.

Preposition: across

  • sector: The project has been widely disseminated across the HE sector and to schools and colleges.

Preposition: in

  • way: Research findings might also be disseminated in other ways.
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