disseminate
to spread or distribute widely
Word origin: From Latin disseminare, to scatter seed, from semen, seed.
Disseminate in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing disseminate in a sentence.
The agency disseminated the new guidelines to every clinic.
The agency moved quickly to disseminate the revised safety guidelines to every regional office.
Using “disseminate” well
Disseminate stresses wide and deliberate distribution, especially of information or ideas, more than simple sending. It is neutral in tone, unlike propagate, which can imply self-interested spreading.
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