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spread

verb

/spred/

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

to open or extend something over an area

The news spread quickly through the town.

She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic.

extend, distribute, scatter, circulate, stretch

Entry 1

extend, distribute, scatter, circulate

Entry 2

distribute, scatter, extend, stretch

collect, gather, concentrate, contain

Entry 1

collect, gather, concentrate, contain

Entry 2

gather, collect

spread quickly, spread widely, spread evenly, spread news, spread out, spread the word, spread a rumor

Entry 1

spread quickly, spread widely, spread evenly, spread news

Entry 2

spread out, spread the word, spread a rumor

To feel or show great joy or delight.

to take part in an event or activity

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

to give a name or designation to something