Synonym: disperse, distribute, extend, scatter, sprawl, stretch out, unfold. Similar words: spread out, widespread, read, reader, thread, already, get ready, readily. Meaning: [spred] n. 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures 3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) 4. a haphazard distribution in all directions 5. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers 6. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed 7. two facing pages of a book or other publication 8. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) 9. decorative cover for a bed 10. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time. v. 1. distribute or disperse widely 2. become distributed or widespread 3. spread across or over 4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state 5. cause to become widely known 6. become widely known and passed on 7. strew or distribute over an area 8. move outward 9. cover by spreading something over 10. distribute over a surface in a layer. adj. 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent 2. prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out 3. fully extended in width.
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151. We've arranged a meeting for next Thursday so if you see anyone do spread the word.
152. They had laid on a huge spread for the party.
153. The news spread to all corners of our far-flung empire.
154. He likes to spread the word about the importance of healthy eating.
155. She gazed down in wonder at the city spread below her.
156. We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it.
157. She sat by the fire and felt the warmth spread through her body.
158. Doctors cannot effect a cure if the disease has spread too far.
159. A year spent studying abroad should allow him to spread his wings a bit.
160. This period provided a favourable environment for the spread of communism.
161. The teacher told his pupils to spread out and not to bunch up in the center of the playground.
162. An old worker spread his padded coat on the floor and insisted that I lie down for a while.
163. Expertise in this field is very thinly spread across the country.
164. The city was spread out beneath us in all its glory.
165. The wake spread out in a v-shape behind the ship.
166. The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease.
167. If we share the organization of the party, that will help spread the load a bit.
168. The papers were spread about on the desks and even on the floor.
169. Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease.
170. A new future will spread its magnificence out before us.
171. Spread the mixture in the cake tin and bake for 30 minutes.
172. The spread of PCs has dispensed with the need for typists.
173. Sue spread out her notes on the kitchen table and began to write.
174. Vets took precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
175. From a precipitous height we looked at the town spread out below.
176. There are easier ways to encourage the even spread of wealth.
177. The spread of the suburbs has triggered a population explosion among America's deer.
178. He has spread the news abroad that you are leaving.
179. She spread a towel on the sand and lay on it.
180. The company has more than 2500 shops spread throughout the UK.