Definition of diffuse

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • diffuse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • diffuse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • diffuse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of diffuse


  • spread or diffuse through (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. imbue
    2. interpenetrate
    3. penetrate
    4. permeate
    5. pervade
    6. riddle
  • cause to become widely known (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. broadcast
    2. circularise
    3. circularize
    4. circulate
    5. disperse
    6. disseminate
    7. distribute
    8. pass around
    9. propagate
    10. spread
  • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. diffused
    2. soft
  • move outward (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fan out
    2. spread
    3. spread out
  • lacking conciseness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a diffuse historical novel
  • spread out; not concentrated in one place (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a large diffuse organization

See definition of diffuse in Merriam Webster