Definition of Disperse
Disperse
dis·perse


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to spread or scatter over a large area;

e.g. Animals, water, and the wind can all disperse seeds to great lengths.

(verb)
to break up or to cause to scatter;

e.g. The police dispersed the crowds of protestors.

(verb)
to cause to vanish, disappear, or evaporate;

e.g. The mist dispersed in the air.

(verb)
to spread from a constant source;

e.g. The news of the death of the girl dispersed almost immediately.

(verb)
to break up and vanish randomly;

e.g. After the outdoor movie, the crowd began to disperse back to their homes.

(verb)
to dissipate or vanish;

e.g. The fog will disperse by morning time.



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