disseminate
/dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/
Group 1Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To spread widely, as in information or ideas GRE
Example in Context
Social media platforms have made it easier than ever to disseminate misinformation to millions of people within hours.
Synonyms
spreadbroadcastdistribute
Etymology
To spread ideas like seeds, sowing them far and wide.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- seminare (Latin) — to sow
Memory Aid
🌱Sounds like “this seminate”
Imagine a farmer yelling 'THIS SEMINATE!' as he flings seeds of knowledge everywhere!
Visual Association
📣Seeds sprouting into ideas, each bursting out of the ground with a loudspeaker announcing their arrival.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “disseminate” mean on the GRE?
disseminate (verb) means “To spread widely, as in information or ideas”. Social media platforms have made it easier than ever to disseminate misinformation to millions of people within hours.
How to remember “disseminate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “disseminate” sounds like “this seminate”. Imagine a farmer yelling 'THIS SEMINATE!' as he flings seeds of knowledge everywhere!
What are synonyms for “disseminate”?
Common synonyms: spread, broadcast, distribute.