Disperse

usgb/dɪˈspɜːrs/
verb

To scatter or spread things over a wide area.

The crowd dispersed when the police arrived.
Visual representation of "disperse" - To scatter or spread things over a wide area

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  • disperse the crowd
  • disperse seeds
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Physical Action

Used when objects or people are physically moving apart.

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The demonstrators dispersed peacefully after the rally.
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Not Disassemble

'Disperse' implies spreading widely, not taking something apart.

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The wind helped to disperse the pollen across the field.
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Wide Area

The result often covers a large area, not just a slight expansion.

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The farmer used a machine to disperse the fertilizer evenly over the crop.
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