v. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

v. spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"

v. move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"

adj. spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization"

adj. lacking conciseness; "a diffuse historical novel"