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   Diffuse , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffused ; p. pr. & vb. n. Diffusing.] [L. diffusus, p. p. of diffundere to pour out, to diffuse; dif- = dis- + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt.] To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information.
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   Thence diffuse
   His good to worlds and ages infinite.
   Milton.
   
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   We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations.
   Whewell.
   Syn. -- To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse; publish; proclaim.
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   Diffuse, v. i. To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself.
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   Diffuse , a. [L. diffusus, p. p.] Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer.
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   A diffuse and various knowledge of divine and human things.
   Milton.
   Syn. -- Prolix; verbose; wide; copious; full. See Prolix.
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