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disseminate

//dɪˈsemɪneɪt//
English Definition
To spread widely, especially information.
中文释义
传播;散布;宣传
Example Sentence

The research institute disseminates its findings through open-access journals to reach a global audience.

该研究机构通过开放获取期刊传播其研究成果,以触达全球受众。

Synonyms
spread distribute circulate
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(四处) + semin(种子,seminar) → 播种般散开 → 广泛传播。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “disseminate”?

  1. A To swing back and forth; waver.
  2. B To satisfy fully or to excess.
  3. C To scold severely.
  4. D To spread widely, especially information.
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D — To spread widely, especially information.. “disseminate” means To spread widely, especially information..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To spread widely, especially information.”?

  1. A oscillate
  2. B upbraid
  3. C satiate
  4. D disseminate
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D — disseminate. “disseminate” means To spread widely, especially information..

Common questions about “disseminate”

What does “disseminate” mean?

disseminate — To spread widely, especially information.. In Chinese: 传播;散布;宣传.

How do you pronounce “disseminate”?

disseminate is pronounced //dɪˈsemɪneɪt//.

How is “disseminate” used in a sentence?

The research institute disseminates its findings through open-access journals to reach a global audience. (该研究机构通过开放获取期刊传播其研究成果,以触达全球受众。)

What are synonyms for “disseminate”?

spread, distribute, circulate — all close in meaning to disseminate (To spread widely, especially information.).

What is the opposite of “disseminate”?

withhold, suppress — each the opposite of disseminate (To spread widely, especially information.).

Is “disseminate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. disseminate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “disseminate”?

dis(四处) + semin(种子,seminar) → 播种般散开 → 广泛传播。

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