definition of
diffuse

[1] #1 diffuse v. [spread, spread out, fan out] move outward; "The soldiers fanned out". wn

[2] #2 diffuse s. spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization". wn

[3] #3 diffuse v. [permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle] spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks". wn

[4] #4 diffuse v. [circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, disperse, pass around] cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news". wn

[5] #5 diffuse a. [soft, diffused] (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected. wn