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1. a. : to open or expand over a larger area. spread out the map. b. : to stretch out : extend. spread its wings for flight. 2. a. : to distribute over an area. spread fertilizer. b. : to distribute over a period or among a group. spread the work over a few weeks. c. : to apply on a surface. spread butter on bread. d (1)
Aug 12, 2015 · to affect more and more places, people, or things, or to make something do this: Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading. If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation. The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.
to overlay or cover with something: She spread the blanket over her knees. to set or prepare (a table), as for a meal. to extend or distribute over a region, place, period of time, among a group, etc. to send out, scatter, or shed in various directions, as sound, light, etc. Synonyms: radiate, diffuse, emit.
When something is spread, it's stretched or extended as far as it can go. It's a beautiful sight to see a bald eagle spread its wings and fly. When you spread a picnic blanket on the ground, you open it and stretch it across the grass.
spread. ( sprɛd) vb, spreads, spreading or spread. 1. to extend or unfold or be extended or unfolded to the fullest width: she spread the map on the table. 2. to extend or cause to extend over a larger expanse of space or time: the milk spread all over the floor; the political unrest spread over several years.
Definition of spread verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SPREAD definition: 1. to arrange something so that it covers a large area: 2. to arrange for something to happen over…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'spread' 1. If you spread something somewhere, you open it out or arrange it over a place or surface, so that all of it can be seen or used easily. [...] 1. Spread out means the same as spread. [...] 2. If you spread your arms, hands, fingers, or legs, you stretch them out until they are far apart. [...] 2.
If you spread something somewhere, you open it out or arrange it over a place or surface, so that all of it can be seen or used easily. She spread a towel on the sand and lay on it. [VERB noun preposition] His coat was spread over the bed. [VERB noun preposition] Spread out means the same as spread.
To draw out so as to display more fully; open or stretch out so as to cover more space; unfold or unfurl. To be pushed apart or farther apart. To be made widely or more widely known, felt, existent, etc.; be disseminated, propagated, or diffused. To lay out in display; exhibit.
