(of light, liquid, color, etc.) To diffuse via a source
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The process of becoming greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
“Removal of a tree killed by pine wilt is essential to limit the spread of this disease.”
A large and impressively elaborate meal
“There was a nice spread at the party with everything from little nibbles to large sandwiches and pizzas.”
The range or variety of something
“The merchant had an impressive spread of trinkets for sale.”
The extent, width, or area covered by something
“The spread of income in the population ranged from virtually nothing to billions.”
An expanse or amount of something
“The park has a large spread of green where we can indulge in some fun and games.”
A bedspread
“The sheets were rather soiled, but she covered the stains with a patchwork spread.”
Two facing pages in a book, newspaper or magazine
“The magazine had a double-page spread on what Kim Kardashian had for a pre-dinner snack.”
A large tract of land used to raise livestock
“Can't wait till I get my own spread and won't have to put up with Joe Aguirre's nonsense no more.”
An advancement in progress or development
An area of land, typically a large one
An increase in quantity, size, or degree
The act of propagating or spreading of ideas, beliefs etc.
A list of dishes available in a restaurant
An edible spread used to flavor foods
A large area of barren, typically uninhabited land
A large or protruding belly
A very large house
A liquid substance used to form a smooth, shiny coating on food
The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper at the top of the front page
The act or an instance of permeating, such as of a liquid
Popularisation or popularization
The dissemination of information about something, typically for promotional purposes
The process of the formation and growth of cities
A light snack or drink
An advance made into a place or area, literally or figuratively
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk)
The positioning or placement of people or things
The structure or composition of something
A splendid display or show
A sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon
A floor covering made from thick woven fabric
The state, condition or measure of being contagious
A small dish or morsel of food or drink taken before a meal or main course
(of a material) To stretch or open out
“The caretakers would painstakingly spread the mural across the gallery's wall.”
To gradually reach, or cause to reach, a wider area or more people
“From here the virus would spread to neighboring regions via the very roads and railways these construction workers were building.”
To communicate a message or information to a wide audience
“He would use every opportunity at his disposal to spread his message of peace and love.”
To apply as a coating
“I like to spread a good amount of butter on my raisin toast each morning.”
To develop, increase or grow rapidly
“The retail service area would spread up and down the West Coast from San Francisco to Seattle and inland as far as Bend.”
To diverge into two or more separate paths
“I have heard the legend of a man who would spread the Red Sea in two.”
To be displayed to its fullest extent
“From the summit, we could see the spectacular valley that spread out below us.”
To distribute or be distributed loosely or evenly
“Piles of junk were spread all over the hoarder's apartment.”
(of light, liquid, color, etc.) To diffuse via a source
“The sun would spread light and warmth throughout the little town as it arose.”
To persist over a period of time
“The course would spread over a five-week period.”
To spread or permeate through an area or space
To convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position, to recruit someone
To become known (as of a fact or information)
To express verbally
To drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
To be, or cause to be, wide open
To come from or have its origin from
To cause diffraction
To develop gradually
To place (a piece of cloth) somewhere casually
To have made a quantity bigger
To offer for discussion or debate
To preserve from extinction or oblivion
To create or include different forms of
To distribute, to hand out
To provide full information about
To swell or extend outward
To spread or extend outwards from, or as if from, a central point
To free from breaks, curves, or bumps
To linger behind or wander from a main line or part
To make open
To retreat from something frightening or dangerous
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