Spread /spɹɛd/

The meaning and definition of Spread, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The act of spreading.
Something that has been spread.

verb

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
“He spread his newspaper on the table.”
To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.
“I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.”

Synonyms straddle swole circulate diffuse disseminate propagate

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