disseminate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Usage
What does disseminate mean? To disseminate is to distribute, spread, broadcast, or disperse widely.The act or process of disseminating is dissemination.The word is especially used in reference to the distribution of information, or things that contain information, like files and documents.It is also associated with the official release of such information by organizations, such as a company that disseminates a press release or a government agency that disseminates information to the public.Example: Our chief media officer is responsible for disseminating press releases to various outlets.
Other Word Forms
- dissemination noun
- disseminative adjective
- disseminator noun
Etymology
Origin of disseminate
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin dissēminātus (past participle of dissēmināre; dis- dis- 1 + sēmināre “to sow”), equivalent to dis- + sēmin- (stem of sēmen “seed”) + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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In their open letter, the memorials called on social media platforms to "proactively combat AI content that distorts history" and to "exclude accounts that disseminate such content from all monetisation programmes".
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Movie theaters in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago will also disseminate the Fresh Balsam scent while playing Bath & Body Works’ new holiday ad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
And it formed a coalition with Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, PragerU and dozens of other conservative groups to disseminate patriotic programming.
From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025
Army Corps personnel tried to disseminate sign-up instructions and appeal to the public at press conferences and community meetings.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
They are the tools that gave individuals the power to author, shape, and disseminate information at their fingertips.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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