Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spread

verb
/sprɛd/
Definition
To extend over a larger area or to distribute something across a space.
Examples
  • She decided to spread the butter evenly on the toast.
  • The news about the event began to spread quickly through the town.
  • He managed to spread the seeds across the garden.
Meaning
The action of moving or stretching something out to cover a wider area.
Synonyms
  • distribute
  • extend
  • expand
  • scatter