Disseminate
mediumNeutral tonedih-SEM-ih-nayt
verb
Definition
to spread or distribute widely, especially information
Memory hook
disSEMINate: you 'sow seeds' (semin = seed) far and wide, scattering information everywhere.
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Examples
“The agency moved quickly to disseminate the warning to coastal towns.”
“Pamphlets were disseminated across the city to publicize the new law.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The agency moved quickly to ______ the warning to coastal towns.”
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disseminate
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GRE Tip
Disseminate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "distribute" or "circulate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "suppress".
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