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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Verbs of Causing Movement
to spread
to spread [verb]

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space

Ex: The artist spread the paint across the canvas , creating bold strokes of color .
to spread out
to spread out [verb]

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

Ex: The event planner instructed the staff to spread out the chairs in the conference room for the meeting .
to disperse
to disperse [verb]

to part and move in different directions

Ex: Once the meeting concluded , team members began to disperse , heading back to their workstations .
to strew
to strew [verb]

to spread things in a random way

Ex: In the autumn breeze , the trees strewed their leaves across the park , creating a vibrant carpet .
to fill
to fill [verb]

to spread through a space completely

Ex: As the sun set , a deep sense of calm filled the forest .
to pervade
to pervade [verb]

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

Ex: The scent of blooming flowers pervaded the garden , creating a fragrant and pleasant environment .
to permeate
to permeate [verb]

to expand to every part of a thing

Ex: The calming music permeated the spa , creating a relaxing atmosphere for the patrons .
to imbue
to imbue [verb]

to fill something with a specific quality or emotion

Ex: Through storytelling , the author managed to imbue the novel with a profound sense of nostalgia .
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 .
to suffuse
to suffuse [verb]

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

Ex: Her cheeks flushed pink as a wave of embarrassment suffused her entire being .
to perfuse
to perfuse [verb]

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

Ex: The irrigation system was designed to perfuse the soil , ensuring even distribution of water to all plants .
to run through
to run through [verb]

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

Ex: Integrity and honesty should run through the values of any reputable organization .
to impregnate
to impregnate [verb]

to completely fill something with a substance

Ex: In sustainable architecture , engineers seek to impregnate building materials with environmentally friendly coatings for longevity and resilience .
to saturate
to saturate [verb]

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: To enhance the flavor , the chef chose to saturate the dish with a rich and savory sauce .
to leaven
to leaven [verb]

to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement

Ex: A sense of hope leavened the community as they worked together to rebuild after the disaster .
to teem with
to teem with [verb]

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

Ex: As the concert began , the auditorium teemed with excited fans eagerly awaiting the performance .
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