What does "diffuses" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of diffuse

What is a synonym for "diffuses"?

Common synonyms include: disperse, disseminate, dissipate, permeate, scatter, spread.

Diffuses

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of diffuse form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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disperse disseminate dissipate permeate scatter spread

Antonyms

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concentrate confine localize

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"There is, besides, something in the appearance and bearing of a midwife upon those occasions which diffuses a spirit of buoyancy and light-heartedness not only through the immediate family, but also through all who may happen to participate in the ceremony, or partake of the good cheer."

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