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Noun
Definition: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Definition: a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
Definition: farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
Definition: a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
Definition: a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"
Definition: two facing pages of a book or other publication
Definition: the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age); "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"
Definition: The act of spreading.
Verb
Definition: distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"
Definition: become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"
Definition: spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"
Definition: cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
Definition: become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office"
Definition: strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
Definition: cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese"
Definition: distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread"
Definition: To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.