CEFR B2

disperse

verb

Meaning

To spread out over a wide area; to cause to spread out.

Examples

The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.

Synonyms: scatter, spread, distribute, disseminate

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disperse (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɜːrs/

Definition

To spread out over a wide area; to cause to spread out.

Examples

The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.
The fog dispersed as the sun rose.

How to Use disperse

disperse into (prepositional phrase): To spread out and separate into smaller parts or groups. — "The smoke dispersed into the atmosphere."
disperse with (prepositional phrase): To cause something to spread out or go away. — "The wind dispersed the leaves with great speed."

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