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Verbs of Causing Movement - Verbs for Spreading

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to spreading such as "disperse", "imbue", and "fill".

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Categorized English Verbs of Causing Movement
to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space

Ex: The gardener spread fertilizer across the entire lawn to promote healthy grass growth. 
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to spread out

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

Ex: Let's spread the cards out on the table so we can see them all. 
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to disperse

to part and move in different directions

Ex: As the school bell rang, students began to disperse from the courtyard to their respective classrooms. 
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to strew
to strew
[Verb]

to spread things in a random way

Ex: The gardener strewed flower seeds across the entire garden to create a colorful display. 
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to spread through a space completely

Ex: Laughter filled the room, making everyone feel at ease. 
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to pervade

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire bakery, enticing customers from afar. 
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to permeate

to expand to every part of a thing

Ex: The aroma of freshly brewed coffee permeated the entire kitchen, awakening the senses. 
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to imbue
to imbue
[Verb]

to fill something with a specific quality or emotion

Ex: As a teacher, he aimed to imbue his students with a love for learning and critical thinking. 
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to infuse
to infuse
[Verb]

to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion

Ex: To create a calming atmosphere, she used essential oils to infuse the room with soothing scents. 
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to suffuse

to spread through or over something until the entire area is saturated

Ex: The golden light of dawn suffused the sky, casting a warm glow over the waking city. 
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to perfuse

to thoroughly spread something, like a liquid or color, throughout a space or object

Ex: The artist used a delicate brush to perfuse the canvas with vibrant strokes of color. 
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to run through

to exist in every part of a thing in a noticeable manner

Ex: A sense of adventure should run through the education system to inspire students. 
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to impregnate

to completely fill something with a substance

Ex: The woodworker carefully impregnated the oak boards with linseed oil to enhance their natural luster and durability. 
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to saturate

to pour or to put a significant amount of something into a place or thing to the point of not being able to add anymore

Ex: After the rain, the soil became saturated with water, making it difficult for additional rainfall to be absorbed. 
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to leaven
to leaven
[Verb]

to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement

Ex: Her optimism leavened the tense atmosphere, making everyone feel more at ease. 
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to teem with

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

Ex: The playground teemed with children playing and laughing during recess. 
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