verbreiten
spread
Etwas weitergeben oder dafür sorgen, dass viele Menschen davon erfahren oder es bekommen.
The German word "verbreiten" is a verb that means "to spread" or "to disseminate". It is composed of the prefix "ver" and the verb "breiten," which means "to spread" or "to broaden." "Verbreiten" is often used in the context of distributing information, ideas, or physical substances (like a substance spreading over a surface).
Similar words in German include "verteilen" (to distribute), "ausbreiten" (to expand or spread something out), and "publizieren" (to publish).
The key difference lies in the nuance of usage: "verbreiten" emphasizes the act of spreading information widely, while "verteilen" typically refers to distribution among specific recipients, and "ausbreiten" focuses on the physical aspect of expanding or laying something out.
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Examples
Gerüchte verbreiten sich schnell im Internet.verb
Rumors spread quickly on the internet.
Viele Menschen verbreiten solche Nachrichten.verb
Many people spread such news.
Menschen verbreiten viele interessante Geschichten.verb
People spread many interesting stories.
Während des Festivals verbreiteten die Künstler gute Stimmung unter den Besuchern.verb
During the festival the artists spread good vibes among the visitors.
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