diffuse

spread out; not concentrated in one place

• “a large diffuse organization”

lacking conciseness

• “a diffuse historical novel”

move outward

• “The soldiers fanned out”

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”

cause to become widely known

• “spread information”
• “circulate a rumor”
• “broadcast the news”