Disperse
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Physical Action
Used when objects or people are physically moving apart. The demonstrators dispersed peacefully after the rally.
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Not Disassemble
'Disperse' implies spreading widely, not taking something apart. The wind helped to disperse the pollen across the field.
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Wide Area
The result often covers a large area, not just a slight expansion. The farmer used a machine to disperse the fertilizer evenly over the crop.