spreading Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
spread.
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noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
airing; public exposure; dissemination.
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noun act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
spread.
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verb distribute or disperse widely
distribute; spread.
- The invaders spread their language all over the country
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verb become distributed or widespread
spread; propagate.
- the infection spread
- Optimism spread among the population
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verb spread across or over
overspread; spread.
- A big oil spot spread across the water
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verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state
spread; open; spread out; unfold.
- open the map
- spread your arms
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verb cause to become widely known
circularise; disseminate; distribute; broadcast; spread; circularize; disperse; pass around; propagate; diffuse; circulate.
- spread information
- circulate a rumor
- broadcast the news
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verb become widely known and passed on
spread; go around; circulate.
- the rumor spread
- the story went around in the office
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verb strew or distribute over an area
spread; scatter; spread out.
- He spread fertilizer over the lawn
- scatter cards across the table
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verb move outward
fan out; spread; diffuse; spread out.
- The soldiers fanned out
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verb cover by spreading something over
spread.
- spread the bread with cheese
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verb distribute over a surface in a layer
spread.
- spread cheese on a piece of bread
