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Webster 1913 Edition
Disseminate
Dis-sem′i-nate
,Verb.
T.
& I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Disseminated
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disseminating
.] [L.
disseminatus
, p. p. of disseminare
to disseminate; dis-
+ seminare
to sow, semen
seed. See Seminary
.] 1.
to spread around widely; to sow broadcast or as seed; to scatter for growth and propagation, like seed; to spread abroad; to diffuse;
as, principles, ideas, opinions, and errors are
. disseminated
when they are spread abroad for propagation2.
To spread or extend by dispersion.
Syn. – To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse; scatter.
Webster 1828 Edition
Disseminate
DISSEMINATE
,Verb.
T.
1.
Literally, to sow; to scatter seed; but seldom or never used in its literal sense. But hence, 2.
To scatter for growth and propagation, like seed; to spread. Thus, principles, opinions and errors are disseminated, when they are spread and propagated. To disseminate truth or the gospel is highly laudable.3.
To spread; to diffuse.A uniform heat disseminate through the body of the earth.
4.
To spread; to disperse.The Jews are disseminated through all the trading parts of the world.
[The second is the most proper application of the word, as it should always include the idea of growth or taking root. The fourth sense is hardly vindicable.]