Disseminate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈse-mə-ˌnāt/ dis·sem·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Disseminate

Disseminate (verb)

  1. to spread abroad as though sowing seed
  2. to disperse throughout

Disseminate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people

    "activists sent by the organization to disseminate their views"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disseminate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disseminate:

Near Antonyms of Disseminate

Word Forms of Disseminate

Inflections: disseminated, disseminating

Derived words: disseminator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disseminate

Latin disseminatus, past participle of disseminare, from dis- + seminare to sow, from semin-, semen seed semen

First known use: 1566

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Disseminate

Frequently Asked Questions about Disseminate

What does "Disseminate" mean?

"Disseminate" means to spread abroad as though sowing seed. As a verb, it is defined as: to spread abroad as though sowing seed.

What is another word for "Disseminate"?

Other words for "Disseminate" include broadcast, circulate, propagate and spread. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disseminate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disseminate"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disseminate". Common alternatives include broadcast, circulate, propagate and spread.

How do you use "Disseminate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disseminate" in a sentence: "activists sent by the organization to disseminate their views".

Is "Disseminate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disseminate" is a verb.

Is "Disseminate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Disseminate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Disseminate"?

"Disseminate" is pronounced /di-ˈse-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as dis·sem·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Disseminate"?

"Disseminate" comes from Latin disseminatus, past participle of disseminare, from dis- + seminare to sow, from semin-, semen seed semen. First known use: 1566.