disseminate
Spread information widely
Examples
In a meeting
“We'll disseminate the new procedures through a company-wide email.”
Over coffee
“The school will disseminate the schedule changes to all parents.”
Why this word
spread
Disseminate implies wide, systematic distribution of information, while spread is general and may be uncontrolled
distribute
Disseminate emphasizes broadcasting information widely to many recipients, while distribute focuses on allocation
share
Disseminate suggests deliberate, wide-reaching distribution, while share is more limited and informal
Usage tip
Use when distributing information broadly across a group or organization
Etymology
Latin 'dis' (apart) + 'seminare' (to sow seeds)
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To say something again for emphasis or clarity.
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