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Scatter Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Scatter? [n] the act of scattering [n] a haphazard distribution in all directions [v] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" [v] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon." [v] sow by scattering [v] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; [v] to cause to separate and go in different directions, of crowds, for example; "She waved her hand and scattered the crows." [v] strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Scatter: break up \| break up \| dispel \| disperse \| disperse \| disperse \| dissipate \| dot \| dust \| scattering \| spread \| spread \| spread out \| sprinkle \| strewing Related Terms \| Find terms related to Scatter: See Also \| aerosolise \| aerosolise \| aerosolize \| aerosolize \| backscatter \| bespangle \| birdlime \| break \| change integrity \| circulate \| circumfuse \| diffuseness \| disband \| discharge \| dispersion \| distribute \| distribution \| divide \| lime \| manure \| muck \| part \| pass around \| pass on \| plash \| seed \| separate \| sough \| sow \| spatter \| splash \| splatter \| split \| splosh \| spray \| spread \| spreading \| swash \| volley Scatter In Webster's Dictionary \Scat"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scattered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scattering}.] [OE. scateren. See {Shatter}.] 1. To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order. And some are scattered all the floor about. --Chaucer. Why should my muse enlarge on Libyan swains, Their scattered cottages, and ample plains? --Dryden. Teach the glad hours to scatter, as they fly, Soft quiet, gentle love, and endless joy. --Prior. 2. To cause to separate in different directions; to reduce from a close or compact to a loose or broken order; to dissipate; to disperse. Scatter and disperse the giddy Goths. --Shak. 3. Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like. Syn: To disperse; dissipate; spread; strew. \Scat"ter\, v. i. To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as, clouds scatter after a storm.

Scatter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scatter?

[n] the act of scattering
[n] a haphazard distribution in all directions
[v] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
[v] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon."
[v] sow by scattering
[v] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
[v] to cause to separate and go in different directions, of crowds, for example; "She waved her hand and scattered the crows."
[v] strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

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Scatter In Webster's Dictionary

\Scat"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scattered}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Scattering}.] [OE. scateren. See {Shatter}.]
1. To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely;
   to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or
   sparse order.

         And some are scattered all the floor about.
                                               --Chaucer.

         Why should my muse enlarge on Libyan swains, Their
         scattered cottages, and ample plains? --Dryden.

         Teach the glad hours to scatter, as they fly, Soft
         quiet, gentle love, and endless joy.  --Prior.

2. To cause to separate in different directions; to reduce
   from a close or compact to a loose or broken order; to
   dissipate; to disperse.

         Scatter and disperse the giddy Goths. --Shak.

3. Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to
   scatter hopes, plans, or the like.

Syn: To disperse; dissipate; spread; strew.


\Scat"ter\, v. i.
To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as,
clouds scatter after a storm.

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