verb
diffondere
spread
Far arrivare qualcosa, come notizie, luce o idee, a molte persone o in molti luoghi.
Definition & meaning
Diffondere means to spread, disseminate, or distribute something over an area or among people.
- To spread information, news, ideas, or knowledge.
- To disperse something physical, such as light, sound, or a scent.
- In the reflexive form, diffondersi , to spread or become widespread, as with a disease, rumor, or custom.
Grammar & Word origin
- Verb: second conjugation, ending in -ere.
- Past participle: diffuso .
- Derived from Latin diffundere, meaning “to pour out” or “spread.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- divulgare — to make information or knowledge public.
- propagare — to propagate something, often emphasizing its continued spread.
- spargere — to scatter or disperse, especially physical substances.
Antonyms
- concentrare — to concentrate rather than disperse.
- trattenere — to hold back rather than release or spread.
- occultare — to conceal information rather than make it known.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
L'artista vuole diffondere il suo messaggio di pace.verb
The artist wants to spread his message of peace.
Durante la riunione abbiamo diffuso le informazioni più importanti.verb
During the meeting we spread the most important information.
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