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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
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to extend something across a surface or throughout a space

Ex: He spread the fertilizer evenly across the lawn to promote healthy grass growth .
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to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

Ex: The librarian suggested spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment .
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to part and move in different directions

Ex: The guests began to disperse from the party as the evening wore on .
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to strew
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to spread things in a random way

Ex: During the festival , people joyfully strewed confetti in the air , celebrating the occasion .
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to fill
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to spread through a space completely

Ex: A thick fog filled the valley , making everything seem eerily quiet .
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to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

Ex: A sense of calmness and tranquility pervaded the yoga studio , providing a peaceful space for practitioners .
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to expand to every part of a thing

Ex: Over the years , his teachings have permeated every aspect of the school ’s culture .
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to imbue
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to fill something with a specific quality or emotion

Ex: The speaker attempted to imbue her presentation with enthusiasm and passion to captivate the audience .
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to infuse
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to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion

Ex: The artist used vibrant colors to infuse the painting with a sense of energy and vitality .
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to spread through or over something until the entire area is saturated

Ex: The scent of wildflowers suffused the air .
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to thoroughly spread something, like a liquid or color, throughout a space or object

Ex: In the laboratory , scientists sought to perfuse the cells with a specific dye to observe their behavior under a microscope .
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to exist in every part of a thing in a noticeable manner

Ex: The spirit of innovation ran through the entire company , leading to numerous breakthroughs .
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to completely fill something with a substance

Ex: The geologist discovered veins of quartz impregnated with gold deposits deep within the earth .
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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: The advertising campaign aimed to saturate various media channels , ensuring widespread visibility for the product launch .
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to leaven
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to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement

Ex: Her kindness leavened the workplace , creating a more positive and supportive environment .
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to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

Ex: The bustling cafe always seemed to teem with customers enjoying their coffee and conversations .
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