Definitions of SPREAD in various dictionaries:
noun -
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
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a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
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farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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a haphazard distribution in all directions
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a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
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a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
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two facing pages of a book or other publication
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the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
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decorative cover for a bed
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act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
verb -
distribute or disperse widely
verb -
become distributed or widespread
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spread across or over
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spread out or open from a closed or folded state
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cause to become widely known
verb -
become widely known and passed on
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strew or distribute over an area
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move outward
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cover by spreading something over
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distribute over a surface in a layer
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distributed or spread over a considerable extent
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prepared or arranged for a meal
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fully extended in width
To open to a fuller extent or width; stretch: spread out the tablecloth; a bird spreading its wings.
To make wider the gap between; move farther apart: spread her fingers.
To distribute over a surface in a layer: spread varnish on the steps.
To cover with a layer: spread a cracker with butter.
To distribute widely: The tornado spread destruction.
To make a wide or extensive arrangement of: We spread the bicycle parts out on the floor.
To exhibit or display the full extent of: the scene that was spread before us.
To cause to become widely seen or known; scatter or disseminate: spread the news; spread the beam of the flashlight.
To prepare (a table) for eating; set.
To arrange (food or a meal) on a table.
To flatten (a rivet end, for example) by pounding.
To be extended or enlarged.
To become distributed or widely dispersed.
To increase in range of occurrence; become known or prevalent over a wide area: The word spread fast.
To be exhibited, displayed, or visible in broad or full extent: the vista spread seemingly to infinity.
To become or admit of being distributed in a layer.
To become separated; be forced farther apart.
The act of spreading.
Dissemination, as of news; diffusion.
An open area of land; an expanse.
A ranch, a farm, or an estate.
The extent or limit to which something is or can be spread; range.
A cloth covering for a bed, table, or other piece of furniture.
An abundant meal laid out on a table.
A food to be spread on bread or crackers.
Two facing pages of a magazine or newspaper, often with related matter extending across the fold.
A story or advertisement running across two or more columns of a magazine or newspaper.
A difference, as between two figures or totals.
A position taken in two or more options or futures contracts in order to profit from a change in their relative prices.
The difference between the price asked and bid for a particular security.
verb - to open or expand over a larger area