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disperse

[dɪˈspɜːs]

disperse Definition

  • 1distribute or spread over a wide area
  • 2cause to thin out and disappear
  • 3go or cause to go in different directions or to different destinations

Using disperse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disperse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The protesters were dispersed by the police.

  • Example

    The clouds dispersed and the sun came out.

  • Example

    The company decided to disperse its operations across the country.

  • Example

    The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.

disperse Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with disperse

  • to disappear suddenly and completely

    Example

    The money seemed to have dispersed into thin air.

  • disperse a crowd

    to break up a group of people who have gathered together, especially if they are protesting or causing a disturbance

    Example

    The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

  • to move troops or military equipment to different locations

    Example

    The army decided to disperse its forces to cover a wider area.

Origins of disperse

from Latin 'dispergere', meaning 'to scatter'

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Summary: disperse in Brief

The verb 'disperse' [dɪˈspɜːs] means to distribute or spread over a wide area, cause to thin out and disappear, or go or cause to go in different directions or to different destinations. Examples include 'The protesters were dispersed by the police,' and 'The company decided to disperse its operations across the country.' Phrases include 'disperse into thin air,' meaning to disappear suddenly and completely, and 'disperse a crowd,' meaning to break up a group of people who have gathered together.

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