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To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
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He spread his newspaper on the table.
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To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.
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I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.
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To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
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I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor.
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To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.
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To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present.
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The missionaries quickly spread their new message across the country.
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To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.
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I dropped my glass; the water spread quickly over the tiled floor.
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To smear, to distribute in a thin layer.
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She liked to spread butter on her toast while it was still hot.
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To cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.
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He always spreads his toast with peanut butter and strawberry jam.
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To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions.
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to spread a table
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To open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.