Diffuse

1. adjective

   (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

   Similar: soft, diffused

2. adjective

   spread out; not concentrated in one place

   “a large diffuse organization”

3. verb

   cause to become widely known

   “spread information”

   Similar: circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate

4. verb

   spread or diffuse through

   “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”

   Similar: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle