Part of speech: Verb
distribute loosely
Example: He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Part of speech: Verb
separate (light) into spectral rays
Example: the prism disperses light
Part of speech: Verb
move away from each other
Example: The crowds dispersed; The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
Part of speech: Verb
to cause to separate and go in different directions
Example: She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Part of speech: Verb
cause to separate
Example: break up kidney stones; disperse particles
Part of speech: Verb
cause to become widely known
Example: spread information; circulate a rumor; broadcast the news