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spread
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- pronunciation:
- spred
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spreads, spreading, spread |
| definition 1: |
to open or stretch wide.
He spread the map on the table.She spread her arms to catch the ball.
- synonyms:
- expand, extend, stretch
- similar words:
- lay out, unfold
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| definition 2: |
to put on in a layer.
Marta always spreads jam on her bread.- similar words:
- apply, coat, paint, pave, pile
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| definition 3: |
to make known to many people.
Please spread the news about the meeting.- similar words:
- publish, scatter
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| related words: |
stretch, transmit |
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| derivation: |
spreadable (adj.) |
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