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(spred)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense spreads, present participle spreading, past tense, past participle spread
1. verb
If you spread something somewhere, you open it out or arrange it over a place or surface, so that all of it can beseen 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]
Synonyms: open (out), extend, stretch, unfold More Synonyms of spread
Spread out means the same as spread.
He extracted several glossy prints and spread them out on a low coffee table. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
In his room, Tom was spreading out a map of Scandinavia on the bed. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
2. verb
If you spread your arms, hands, fingers, or legs, you stretch them out until they are far apart.
Sitting on the floor, spread your legs as far as they will go without overstretching. [VERB noun adverb]
He stepped back and spread his hands wide. 'You are most welcome to our home.' [VERB noun adjective]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: extend, open, stretch More Synonyms of spread
Spread out means the same as spread.
David spread out his hands as if showing that he had no explanation. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
You need a bed that's large enough to let you spread yourself out. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
3. verb
If you spread a substance on a surface or spread the surface with the substance, you put a thin layer of the substance over the surface.
Spread the mixture in the cake tin and bake for 30 minutes. [VERB noun preposition]
A thick layer of wax was spread over the surface. [VERB noun preposition]
Spread the bread with the cheese. [VERB noun + with]
Synonyms: coat, cover, butter, smear More Synonyms of spread
4. variable noun
Spread is a soft food which is put on bread.
...a wholemeal salad roll with low fat spread.
5. verb
If something spreads or is spread by people, it gradually reaches or affects a larger and larger area or more and morepeople.
The industrial revolution which started a couple of hundred years ago in Europe isnow spreading across the world. [VERB preposition/adverb]
...the sense of fear spreading in residential neighborhoods. [VERB]
He was fed-up with the lies being spread about him. [be VERB-ed]
Synonyms: grow, increase, develop, expand More Synonyms of spread
Spread is also a noun.
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information.
Thanks to the spread of modern technology, trained workers are now more vital thanever.
6. verb
If something such as a liquid, gas, or smoke spreads or is spread, it moves outwards in all directions so that it covers a larger area.
Fire spread rapidly after a chemical truck exploded. [VERB]
A dark red stain was spreading across his shirt. [VERB preposition]
In Northern California, a wildfire has spread a haze of smoke over 200 miles. [VERB noun preposition]
Spread is also a noun.
The situation was complicated by the spread of a serious forest fire.
7. verb
If you spread something over a period of time, it takes place regularly or continuously over that period, ratherthan happening at one time.
You can eat all your calorie allowance in one go, or spread it over the day. [V n + over]
The course is spread over a five week period. [V n over n]
Synonyms: space out, stagger More Synonyms of spread
8. verb
If you spread something such as wealth or work, you distribute it evenly or equally.
...policies that spread the state's wealth more evenly. [VERB noun]
The loss of jobs has been far more evenly spread across the regions than it was duringthe early 1980s. [VERB noun preposition]
Spread is also a noun.
There are easier ways to encourage the even spread of wealth. [+ of]
9. singular noun
A spread of ideas, interests, or other things is a wide variety of them.
...primary schools with a typical spread of ability. [+ of]
We have an enormous spread of industries around the country.
Synonyms: range, variety, selection, assortment More Synonyms of spread
10. countable noun
A spread is a large meal, especially one that has been prepared for a special occasion.
11. countable noun
A spread is two pages of a book, magazine, or newspaper that are opposite each other when you open it at a particular place.
There was a double-page spread of a dinner for 46 people.
Synonyms: feature, report, story, piece More Synonyms of spread
12. singular noun
Spread is used to refer to the difference between the price that a seller wants someone to pay for a particular stock or share and the price that the buyer is willing to pay.
[business]
Market makers earn their livings from the spread between buying and selling prices.
13.  to spread your wings
Phrasal verbs:
See spread out
More Synonyms of spread

spread in British English

(sprɛd)
verbWord forms: 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
3. 
to apply or be applied in a coating
butter does not spread very well when cold
4. 
to distribute or be distributed over an area or region
5. 
to display or be displayed in its fullest extent
the landscape spread before us
6. (transitive)
to prepare (a table) for a meal
7. (transitive)
to lay out (a meal) on a table
8. 
to send or be sent out in all directions; disseminate or be disseminated
someone has been spreading rumours
the disease spread quickly
9. 
(of rails, wires, etc) to force or be forced apart
10. 
to increase the breadth of (a part), esp to flatten the head of a rivet by pressing, hammering, or forging
11. (transitive) agriculture
a. 
to lay out (hay) in a relatively thin layer to dry
b. 
to scatter (seed, manure, etc) over a relatively wide area
12. (transitive; often foll by around) informal
to make (oneself) agreeable to a large number of people, often potential sexual partners
13.  phonetics
to narrow and lengthen the aperture of (the lips) as for the articulation of a front vowel, such as (iː) in English see (siː)
noun
14. 
the act or process of spreading; diffusion, dispersal, expansion, etc
the spread of the Christian religion
15.  informal
the wingspan of an aircraft
16. 
an extent of space or time; stretch
a spread of 50 years
17.  informal, mainly US and Canadian
a ranch or relatively large tract of land
18. 
the limit of something fully extended
the spread of a bird's wings
19. 
a covering for a table or bed
20.  informal
a large meal or feast, esp when it is laid out on a table
21. 
a food which can be spread on bread, etc
salmon spread
22. 
two facing pages in a book or other publication
23. 
a widening of the hips and waist
middle-age spread
24.  stock exchange
a. 
the difference between the bid and offer prices quoted by a market maker
b. 
the excess of the price at which stock is offered for public sale over the price paid for thesame stock by an underwriter
c. mainly US
a double option
Compare straddle (sense 9)
25.  jewellery
the apparent size of a gemstone when viewed from above expressed in carats
a diamond with a spread of four carats
adjective
26. 
extended or stretched out, esp to the fullest extent
27. 
(of a gem) shallow and flat
28.  phonetics
a. 
(of the lips) forming a long narrow aperture
b. 
(of speech sounds) articulated with spread lips
(iː) in English "feel" is a spread vowel
Derived forms
spreadability (ˌspreadaˈbility)
noun
spreadable (ˈspreadable)
adjective
spreading (ˈspreading)
adjective, noun
spreadingly (ˈspreadingly)
adverb
Word origin
Old English sprǣdan; related to Old High German spreiten to spread, Old Lithuanian sprainas stiff

spread in American English

(sprɛd)
verb transitiveWord forms: spread or ˈspreading
1. 
to draw out so as to display more fully; open or stretch out so as to cover morespace; unfold or unfurl
2. 
to lay out in display; exhibit
3. 
to move apart (the fingers, arms, legs, wings, etc.)
4. 
a. 
to distribute over a surface or area; scatter; disperse
b. 
to distribute among a group
to spread the wealth
5. 
a. 
to distribute in a thin layer; smear
to spread butter on toast
b. 
to cover by smearing (with something)
to spread bread with jelly
6. 
to extend or prolong in time
to spread payments over a two-year period
7. 
to cause to be widely or more widely known, felt, existent, etc.; disseminate; propagate; diffuse
to spread news, a disease, etc.
8. 
to cover, overlay, or deck (with something)
9. 
a. 
to set (a table) for a meal
b. 
to set (food) on a table
10. 
to push apart or farther apart
11.  US
to record in full; enter (on a record)
12. 
to flatten out (a rivet, etc.) by hammering
verb intransitive
13. 
to extend itself; be extended or expanded
14. 
to become distributed or dispersed
15. 
to be made widely or more widely known, felt, existent, etc.; be disseminated, propagated,or diffused
16. 
to be pushed apart or farther apart
17. 
to be of such consistency that it can be distributed in a thin layer, as butter; be capable of being smeared
noun
18. 
the act of spreading; extension; expansion; diffusion
19. 
a. 
the extent to which something is spread or can be spread
b. 
the interval or difference between the highest and lowest figures of a set, as ofthe scores of a test
c. 
the difference between related prices, rates, etc., as that between the prices atwhich a broker buys and sells shares of a stock
d. 
in betting, the number of points by which a team, esp. a football team, is expected to defeat its opponent
20. 
an expanse; extent; stretch; compass
21.  US
a. 
two facing pages of a newspaper, magazine, etc., treated as a single continuous sheet, as in advertising
b. 
printed matter set across a page, or across several columns, of a newspaper, magazine, etc.
22.  US
a cloth cover for a table, bed, etc.
23.  US
any soft substance, as jam, butter, etc., used for spreading on bread
24.  Informal
a meal, esp. one with a wide variety of food
25.  Informal
a pretentious display
26.  US
a ranch, or any large farm or estate
Idioms:
spread oneself thin
Word origin
ME spreden < OE sprædan, akin to Ger spreiten < IE *sprei-d-, to sprinkle, strew < base *(s)p(h)er-, to strew, spray, burst (of buds) > spray1, UNRESOLVED CROSS REF, sprout

spread in Finance

(sprɛd)
Word forms: (regular plural) spreads
noun
(Finance: Investment)
The spread of a financial instrument is the difference between the selling price and the purchase price.
If a seller narrows the spread, they reduce the difference between the bid and ask prices of a security.
The size of the spread from one asset to another will differ mainly because of the difference in liquidityof each asset.
The spread of a financial instrument is the difference between the selling price and the purchaseprice.

More idioms containing
spread

spread yourself too thin
spread like wildfire
spread your wings

Examples of 'spread' in a sentence
spread

Then spread another layer of batter on top and bake that.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They have discovered the diseases can only spread if people are already infected with flu.
The Sun (2011)
It spread to the shared loft space in the other homes and took six hours to extinguish.
The Sun (2009)
Danlo continued staring at the beautiful colours spread beneath the surface of the shiny rectangle before him.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
Spread one third of the mash over the base.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This message spread at an opportune time.
Stearns, Peter N. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995)
Without treatment it could spread to other areas of the foot.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The bodies were found in three rooms spread over two floors.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You could also spread the bug to other foods just by handling the melon.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Then a smile spreads across his face.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The exams need to be looked at with regard to the full spread of ability.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many spread betting firms offer trading diaries as part of their online services.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Witnesses told how the fire spread rapidly.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
News of the bargain price soon spread on social media.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
 Now he spreads the fiction that he was promoting peace.
The Sun (2016)
Rumours spread a year ago when the two men were pictured out walking together.
The Sun (2010)
The prerequisite of social mobility is a wider spread of power.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The flu is spread by infected birds.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We were forced to stamp out each individual fire before it spread too far.
Christianity Today (2000)
Collect the pastry by rolling it on to the rolling pin and spreading out on the baking sheet.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Aislinn found she could halt the group only when it came to the yellow velvet she had spread on the bed.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
It is not yet clear that the Fire will spread.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
People now, they're renewing their marriage vows so they can get a second magazine spread.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
spread

British English: spread /sprɛd/ NOUN
A spread is a soft food which you put on bread.
...a salad roll with low fat spread.
  • American English: spread
  • Arabic: مَعْجُون
  • Brazilian Portuguese: extensão
  • Chinese: 涂抹酱
  • Croatian: namaz
  • Czech: pomazánka
  • Danish: spredning
  • Dutch: smeersel
  • European Spanish: pasta para extender sobre pan
  • Finnish: leviäminen
  • French: étendue
  • German: Verbreitung
  • Greek: επάλειψη
  • Italian: diffusione
  • Japanese: 広がること
  • Korean: 확산
  • Norwegian: spennvidde
  • Polish: rozprzestrzenienie (się)
  • European Portuguese: extensão
  • Romanian: aliment care se poate unge ușor
  • Russian: распространение
  • Latin American Spanish: propagación
  • Swedish: spridning
  • Thai: อาหารที่ใช้ทาขนมปัง
  • Turkish: yayılım
  • Ukrainian: пастоподібний продукт
  • Vietnamese: sự trải ra
British English: spread /sprɛd/ VERB
open out If you spread something somewhere, you open it out.
She spread a towel on the sand and lay on it.
  • American English: spread
  • Arabic: يَنْتَشِرُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: espalhar
  • Chinese: 展开
  • Croatian: širiti
  • Czech: roztáhnout ruce apod.
  • Danish: sprede
  • Dutch: verspreiden
  • European Spanish: extender
  • Finnish: levittää
  • French: étaler
  • German: ausbreiten
  • Greek: επαλείφω
  • Italian: stendere
  • Japanese: 広げる
  • Korean: ...에 (...을) 펴다
  • Norwegian: spre
  • Polish: rozłożyć
  • European Portuguese: espalhar
  • Romanian: a desface
  • Russian: распространять
  • Latin American Spanish: extender
  • Swedish: sprida
  • Thai: คลี่
  • Turkish: yaymak
  • Ukrainian: розгортати
  • Vietnamese: trải ra
British English: spread /sprɛd/ VERB
butter, jam If you spread something on a surface, you put it all over the surface.
She was spreading butter on the bread.
  • American English: spread
  • Arabic: يَدْهُنُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: espalhar
  • Chinese: 抹
  • Croatian: mazati
  • Czech: rozprostřít
  • Danish: smøre
  • Dutch: uitspreiden
  • European Spanish: extender
  • Finnish: levittää
  • French: étaler
  • German: schmieren
  • Greek: απλώνω
  • Italian: spalmare
  • Japanese: ･･･を塗る
  • Korean: 바르다
  • Norwegian: bre
  • Polish: rozprowadzić
  • European Portuguese: espalhar
  • Romanian: a întinde
  • Russian: распределятьпо поверхности
  • Latin American Spanish: esparcir
  • Swedish: breda
  • Thai: กระจาย ทำให้ทั่ว
  • Turkish: sürmek
  • Ukrainian: намазувати
  • Vietnamese: trải ra
British English: spread /sprɛd/ VERB
reach a larger area If something spreads, it reaches a larger area.
The news spread quickly.
  • American English: spread
  • Arabic: يَنْتَشِرُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: propagar
  • Chinese: 传播
  • Croatian: širiti se
  • Czech: šířit se
  • Danish: sprede
  • Dutch: zich verspreiden
  • European Spanish: extenderse
  • Finnish: levitä
  • French: s'étendres'épandre
  • German: verbreiten
  • Greek: διαδίδω
  • Italian: diffondersi
  • Japanese: 広まる
  • Korean: 퍼지다
  • Norwegian: spre
  • Polish: rozchodzić się
  • European Portuguese: espalhar-se
  • Romanian: a se propaga
  • Russian: распространяться
  • Latin American Spanish: extender
  • Swedish: spridas
  • Thai: แพร่กระจาย
  • Turkish: yayılmak
  • Ukrainian: розповсюджуватися
  • Vietnamese: lan rộng

All related terms of 'spread'

spread out
If people, animals, or vehicles spread out , they move apart from each other.
TED spread
the difference in value between three-month futures contracts for Treasury bills and for eurodollars , used to gauge the willingness of banks to lend money
wage spread
the difference in wages paid to workers in an industry or profession
centre spread
the pair of two facing pages in the middle of a magazine , newspaper , etc, often illustrated
double spread
two facing pages of a publication treated as a single unit
point spread
a betting device, established by oddsmakers and used to attract bettors for uneven competitions , indicating the estimated number of points by which a stronger team can be expected to defeat a weaker team, the point spread being added to the weaker team's actual points in the game and this new figure then compared to the stronger team's points to determine winning bets
spread eagle
the representation of an eagle with outstretched wings , used as an emblem of the US
spread betting
Spread betting is a form of gambling that involves predicting a range of possible scores or results rather than one particular score or result.
spread rumours
A rumour is a story or piece of information that may or may not be true , but that people are talking about.
spread sampling
the selection of a corpus for statistical analysis by selecting a number of short passages at random throughout the work and considering their aggregation
spread infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
dew-point spread
the degrees of difference between the air temperature and the dew point
double-page spread
two pages treated as one in a publication , with images or text extending across the binding
middle-age spread
the fat that appears round many people's waist during middle age
spread one's wings
to make full use of one's abilities
spread the word
If you spread the word , you tell people about something.
spread your wings
to do something new that is more ambitious than anything you have done before
split end
an end separated by a varying distance from the rest of the offensive line
spread like wildfire
If something, especially news or a rumour , spreads like wildfire , it spreads extremely quickly.
spread oneself thin
to try to do too many things at once
to spread your wings
If you spread your wings , you do something new and rather difficult or move to a new place, because you feel more confident in your abilities than you used to and you want to gain wider experience .
spread yourself too thin
to try to do a lot of different things at the same time, with the result that you cannot do any of them properly
to cast your net wider spread net wider
If you cast your net wider , you look for or consider a greater variety of things.

Chinese translation of 'spread'

spread

(sprɛd)
Word forms:ptpp spread

n

  1. (s) (= increase) 扩(擴)展 (kuòzhǎn)
  2. (s) (= range, distribution) 各种(種) (gè zhǒng)
  3. (c/u) (on bread) 涂(塗)抹酱(醬) (túmǒjiàng)
  4. (c) (inf, = meal) 盛宴 (shèngyàn) (个(個), gè)
  5. (c) (Publishing, Typ) 横(橫)贯(貫)两(兩)版的篇幅 (héngguàn liǎng bǎn de piānfú)

vt

  1. to spread sth on/over 把某物摊(攤)在 ... 上 (bǎ mǒuwù tān zài ... shang)
  2. [butter, jam] 涂(塗) (tú)
  3. [wings, arms, sails] 张(張)开(開) (zhāngkāi)
  4. (= scatter) 撒 (sǎ)
  5. (= distribute) [workload, wealth] 分摊(攤) (fēntān)
  6. (= distribute) [repayments, job losses] 把 ... 分期 (bǎ ... fēnqī)
  7. [disease] 传(傳)播 (chuánbō)

vi

    1. [news] 不胫(脛)而走 (bù jìng ér zǒu)
    2. [disease] 传(傳)播 (chuánbō)
  2. [liquid, gas, fire] 蔓延 (mànyán)
    to spread bread/toast with butter 把黄(黃)油抹在面(麵)包/烤面(麵)包上 (bǎ huángyóu mǒ zài miànbāo/kǎomiànbāo shang)
1 (verb) 
Definition
to open out or unfold to the fullest width
He spread his coat over the bed.
Synonyms
open (out)
extend
Stand straight with your arms extended at your sides.
stretch
unfold
He quickly unfolded the blankets and spread them on the mattress.
sprawl
unfurl
two weeks later when the leaves unfurl
fan out
unroll
2 (verb) 
Definition
to be displayed to its fullest extent
He stepped back and spread his hands wide.
Synonyms
extend
They have added three new products to extend their range.
open
stretch
an artificial reef stretching the length of the coast
3 (verb) 
Spread the bread with the cream cheese.
Synonyms
coat
Coat the fish with seasoned flour.
cover
She was soaking wet and covered with mud.
butter
smear
Smear a little olive oil over the inside of the salad bowl.
smother
Luckily, it wasn't smothered in creamy sauce.
4 (verb) 
Definition
to apply as a coating
Spread the cream over the skin and allow it to remain for 12 hours.
Synonyms
smear
apply
rub
He rubbed oil into my aching back.
put
smooth
She smoothed the lotion across his shoulder blades.
plaster
She gets sunburn even when she plasters herself in lotion.
daub
They daubed paint on the wall.
5 (verb) 
Definition
to extend over a larger expanse
The sense of fear is spreading in residential neighbourhoods.
Synonyms
grow
The puddle under the burst pipe was growing.
increase
The population continues to increase.
develop
Children develop at different rates.
expand
Water expands as it freezes.
widen
The river widens considerably as it begins to turn east.
mushroom
The industry has mushroomed over the last decade.
escalate
Unions and management fear the dispute could escalate.
proliferate
Courses in creative writing have proliferated in recent years.
multiply
Her new job has multiplied the demands on her time.
broaden
We must broaden our appeal.
6 (verb) 
Definition
to distribute or be distributed evenly
The course is spread over a five-week period.
Synonyms
space out
stagger
7 (verb) 
Definition
to send or be sent out in all directions or to many people
Someone has been spreading rumours about us.
Synonyms
circulate
Public employees are circulating a petition calling for his reinstatement.
publish
The paper did not publish his name for legal reasons.
broadcast
Don't broadcast your business outside the family.
advertise
Religious groups are not allowed to advertise on TV.
It has been much advertised in specialist magazines.
distribute
Break the exhibition up and distribute it around existing museums.
scatter
He began by scattering seed and putting in plants.
proclaim
He continues to proclaim his innocence.
transmit
mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans
make public
publicize
He never publicized his plans.
propagate
They propagated subversive political doctrines.
disseminate
The press plays a critical part in disseminating news and information.
promulgate
Such behaviour promulgates a negative image of the British.
make known
blazon
bruit
Opposites
hold back
,
stifle
,
repress
,
suppress
,
control
,
contain
,
hold in
,
curb
,
restrain
8 (verb) 
The overall flaring tends to spread light.
Synonyms
diffuse
Our aim is to diffuse new ideas obtained from elsewhere.
cast
The moon cast a bright light over the yard.
shed
as dawn sheds its first light
radiate
Thermal imagery will show up objects radiating heat.
9 (verb) 
Synonyms
swell
The limbs swell to an enormous size.
dilate
The pupils dilate to let in more light.
bloat
10 (verb) 
Definition
to open out or unfold to the fullest width
Synonyms
lay out
set
She had set the table and was drinking coffee at the hearth.
prepare
He said the government must prepare an emergency plan for evacuation.
arrange
She arranged an appointment for Friday afternoon.
1 (noun) 
Definition
a spreading
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information.
Synonyms
increase
a sharp increase in productivity
development
the development of the embryo
advance
They clocked up a worldwide sales advance of 27 per cent.
spreading
expansion
the rapid expansion of private health insurance
transmission
the transmission of knowledge and skills
proliferation
the proliferation of nuclear weapons
advancement
escalation
a sudden escalation of unrest in the south-eastern region
diffusion
the development and diffusion of ideas
dissemination
the dissemination of scientific ideas
dispersal
the dispersal of this negative attitude
suffusion
2 (noun) 
Definition
the wingspan of an aircraft or bird
The rhododendron grows to 18 inches with a spread of 24 inches.
Synonyms
extent
an estate about seven or eight acres in extent
reach
Luckily, the phone was in easy reach.
span
The bridge has a span of 579 feet.
stretch
It's a very dangerous stretch of road.
sweep
the whole sweep of German social and political history
width
The width of the road has been increased to 20 ft.
compass
Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable.
3 (noun) 
Definition
a large meal
(informal) 
They put on a spread of sandwiches for us.
Synonyms
feast
Lunch was a feast of meat, vegetables, cheese, and wine.
banquet
Last night he attended a state banquet.
blowout (slang)
Once in a while we had a major blow-out.
repast
He proclaimed it a splendid repast.
array
4 (noun) 
Definition
two facing pages in a book or magazine
There was a double-page spread on a dinner for 46 people.
Synonyms
feature
a special feature on breast cancer research
report
Press reports vary dramatically.
story
Those are some of the top stories in the news.
piece
There was a piece about him on television.
article
a newspaper article
item
There was an item in the paper about him.
5 (noun) 
We have an enormous spread of industries in the area.
Synonyms
range
The two men discussed a range of issues.
variety
a store selling a wide variety of goods
selection
It offers the widest selection of antiques.
assortment
an assortment of cheeses
gamut
I went through the whole gamut of emotions.

Phrasal verbs

See spread out
See spread something out

Additional synonyms

in the sense of advance
They clocked up a worldwide sales advance of 27 per cent.
Synonyms
increase,
rise,
development,
gain,
growth,
boost,
addition,
expansion,
extension,
enlargement,
escalation,
upsurge,
upturn,
increment,
intensification,
augmentation
in the sense of advertise
Definition
to present or praise (goods or a service) to the public, in order to encourage sales
Religious groups are not allowed to advertise on TV.It has been much advertised in specialist magazines.
Synonyms
publicize,
promote,
plug (informal),
announce,
publish,
push (informal),
display,
declare,
broadcast,
advise,
inform,
praise,
proclaim,
puff,
hype,
notify,
tout,
flaunt,
crack up (informal),
promulgate,
make known,
apprise,
beat the drum (informal),
blazon,
bring to public notice
in the sense of arrange
Definition
to plan in advance
She arranged an appointment for Friday afternoon.
Synonyms
plan,
agree,
prepare,
determine,
schedule,
organize,
construct,
devise,
contrive,
fix up,
jack up (New Zealand, informal)

Synonyms of 'spread'

spread

Explore 'spread' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of article
Definition
a written composition in a magazine or newspaper
a newspaper article
Synonyms
feature,
story,
paper,
piece,
item,
creation,
essay,
composition,
discourse,
treatise
in the sense of assortment
Definition
a collection of various things or sorts
an assortment of cheeses
Synonyms
variety,
choice,
collection,
selection,
mixture,
diversity,
array,
jumble,
medley,
mixed bag (informal),
potpourri,
mélange,
miscellany,
mishmash,
farrago,
hotchpotch,
salmagundi,
pick `n' mix
in the sense of banquet
Definition
an elaborate formal dinner often followed by speeches
Last night he attended a state banquet.
Synonyms
feast,
spread (informal),
dinner,
meal,
entertainment,
revel,
blowout (slang),
repast,
slap-up meal (British, informal),
hakari (New Zealand)
in the sense of bloat
Definition
to cause to swell, as with a liquid or air
Synonyms
puff up,
expand,
swell,
balloon,
blow up,
enlarge,
inflate,
dilate,
distend
in the sense of blowout
Definition
a large filling meal
Once in a while we had a major blow-out.
Synonyms
binge (informal),
party,
feast,
rave (British, slang),
spree,
beano (British, slang),
rave-up (British, slang),
carousal,
carouse,
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of broadcast
Definition
to make widely known throughout an area
Don't broadcast your business outside the family.
Synonyms
make public,
report,
announce,
publish,
spread,
advertise,
proclaim,
circulate,
disseminate,
promulgate,
shout from the rooftops (informal)
in the sense of broaden
Definition
to make or become broad or broader
We must broaden our appeal.
Synonyms
expand,
increase,
develop,
spread,
extend,
stretch,
open up,
swell,
supplement,
widen,
enlarge,
augment
in the sense of cast
Definition
to cause to appear
The moon cast a bright light over the yard.
Synonyms
give out,
spread,
deposit,
shed,
distribute,
scatter,
emit,
radiate,
bestow,
diffuse
in the sense of compass
Definition
limits or range
Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable.
Synonyms
range,
field,
area,
reach,
scope,
sphere,
limit,
stretch,
bound,
extent,
zone,
boundary,
realm
in the sense of cover
Definition
to extend over or lie thickly on the surface of
She was soaking wet and covered with mud.
Synonyms
coat,
cake,
plaster,
smear,
envelop,
spread,
encase,
daub,
overspread

Additional synonyms

in the sense of daub
Definition
to smear (paint or mud) quickly or carelessly over a surface
They daubed paint on the wall.
Synonyms
smear,
dirty,
splatter,
stain,
spatter,
sully,
deface,
smirch,
begrime,
besmear,
bedaub,
paint,
coat,
stain,
plaster,
slap on (informal)
in the sense of develop
Definition
to grow or bring to a later, more elaborate, or more advanced stage
Children develop at different rates.
Synonyms
grow,
advance,
progress,
spread,
expand,
mature,
evolve,
thrive,
flourish,
bloom,
blossom,
burgeon,
ripen
in the sense of development
Definition
the process of growing or developing
the development of the embryo
Synonyms
growth,
increase,
growing,
advance,
progress,
spread,
expansion,
extension,
evolution,
widening,
blooming,
maturing,
unfolding,
unravelling,
burgeoning,
advancement,
progression,
thickening,
enlargement
in the sense of diffusion
Definition
the act of diffusing or the fact of being diffused
the development and diffusion of ideas
Synonyms
spreading,
distribution,
scattering,
circulation,
expansion,
propagation,
dissemination,
dispersal,
dispersion,
dissipation
in the sense of dilate
Definition
to make or become wider or larger
The pupils dilate to let in more light.
Synonyms
enlarge,
extend,
stretch,
expand,
swell,
widen,
broaden,
puff out,
distend
in the sense of dispersal
the dispersal of this negative attitude
Synonyms
spread,
broadcast,
circulation,
diffusion,
dissemination
in the sense of disseminate
Definition
to spread (information, ideas, etc.) widely
The press plays a critical part in disseminating news and information.
Synonyms
spread,
publish,
broadcast,
distribute,
scatter,
proclaim,
circulate,
sow,
disperse,
diffuse,
publicize,
dissipate,
propagate,
promulgate
in the sense of dissemination
the dissemination of scientific ideas
Synonyms
spread,
publishing,
broadcasting,
publication,
distribution,
circulation,
diffusion,
propagation,
promulgation
in the sense of distribute
Break the exhibition up and distribute it around existing museums.
Synonyms
spread,
scatter,
disperse,
diffuse,
disseminate,
strew
in the sense of escalate
Definition
to increase or be increased in size, seriousness, or intensity
Unions and management fear the dispute could escalate.
Synonyms
grow,
increase,
extend,
intensify,
expand,
surge,
be increased,
mount,
heighten

Additional synonyms

in the sense of escalation
a sudden escalation of unrest in the south-eastern region
Synonyms
increase,
rise,
build-up,
expansion,
heightening,
developing,
acceleration,
upsurge,
intensification,
amplification
in the sense of expand
Definition
to make or become greater in extent, size, or scope
Water expands as it freezes.
Synonyms
get bigger,
increase,
grow,
extend,
swell,
widen,
blow up,
wax,
heighten,
enlarge,
multiply,
inflate,
thicken,
fill out,
lengthen,
fatten,
dilate,
become bigger,
puff up,
become larger,
distend
in the sense of expansion
Definition
an increase or development, esp. in the activities of a company
the rapid expansion of private health insurance
Synonyms
increase,
development,
growth,
spread,
diffusion,
magnification,
multiplication,
amplification,
augmentation
in the sense of gamut
Definition
entire range or scale
I went through the whole gamut of emotions.
Synonyms
range,
series,
collection,
variety,
lot,
field,
scale,
sweep,
catalogue,
scope,
compass,
assortment
in the sense of item
Definition
a piece of information
There was an item in the paper about him.
Synonyms
report,
story,
piece,
account,
note,
feature,
notice,
article,
paragraph,
bulletin,
dispatch,
communiqué,
write-up
in the sense of multiply
Definition
to increase or cause to increase in number, quantity, or degree
Her new job has multiplied the demands on her time.
Synonyms
increase,
extend,
expand,
spread,
build up,
accumulate,
augment,
proliferate
in the sense of mushroom
Definition
to grow rapidly
The industry has mushroomed over the last decade.
Synonyms
expand,
increase,
spread,
boom,
flourish,
sprout,
burgeon,
spring up,
shoot up,
proliferate,
luxuriate,
grow rapidly
in the sense of piece
There was a piece about him on television.
Synonyms
item,
report,
story,
bit (informal),
study,
production,
review,
article
in the sense of plaster
Definition
to apply like plaster
She gets sunburn even when she plasters herself in lotion.
Synonyms
cover,
spread,
coat,
smear,
overlay,
daub,
besmear,
bedaub
in the sense of prepare
Definition
to make or get ready
He said the government must prepare an emergency plan for evacuation.
Synonyms
make or get ready,
arrange,
draw up,
form,
fashion,
get up (informal),
construct,
assemble,
contrive,
put together,
make provision,
put in order,
jack up (New Zealand, informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of proclaim
Definition
to indicate plainly
He continues to proclaim his innocence.
Synonyms
announce,
declare,
advertise,
show,
publish,
indicate,
blaze (abroad),
herald,
circulate,
trumpet,
affirm,
give out,
profess,
promulgate,
make known,
enunciate,
blazon (abroad),
shout from the housetops (informal)
in the sense of proliferate
Definition
to increase rapidly in numbers
Courses in creative writing have proliferated in recent years.
Synonyms
increase,
expand,
breed,
mushroom,
escalate,
multiply,
burgeon,
snowball,
run riot,
grow rapidly
in the sense of proliferation
the proliferation of nuclear weapons
Synonyms
multiplication,
increase,
spread,
build-up,
concentration,
expansion,
extension,
step-up (informal),
escalation,
intensification
in the sense of promulgate
Definition
to make widely known
Such behaviour promulgates a negative image of the British.
Synonyms
make known,
issue,
announce,
publish,
spread,
promote,
advertise,
broadcast,
communicate,
proclaim,
circulate,
notify,
make public,
disseminate
in the sense of propagate
Definition
to spread (information or ideas)
They propagated subversive political doctrines.
Synonyms
spread,
publish,
promote,
broadcast,
proclaim,
transmit,
circulate,
diffuse,
publicize,
disseminate,
promulgate,
make known
in the sense of publicize
Definition
to bring to public attention
He never publicized his plans.
Synonyms
make known,
report,
reveal,
publish,
broadcast,
leak,
disclose,
proclaim,
circulate,
make public,
divulge,
blazon
in the sense of publish
Definition
to announce formally or in public
The paper did not publish his name for legal reasons.
Synonyms
announce,
reveal,
declare,
spread,
advertise,
broadcast,
leak,
distribute,
communicate,
disclose,
proclaim,
circulate,
impart,
publicize,
divulge,
promulgate,
shout from the rooftops (informal),
blow wide open (slang)
in the sense of radiate
Definition
to spread out from a central point
Thermal imagery will show up objects radiating heat.
Synonyms
emit,
spread,
send out,
disseminate,
pour,
shed,
scatter,
glitter,
gleam
in the sense of reach
Definition
the extent or distance of reaching
Luckily, the phone was in easy reach.
Synonyms
grasp,
range,
distance,
stretch,
sweep,
capacity,
extent,
extension,
scope
in the sense of repast
Definition
a meal
He proclaimed it a splendid repast.
Synonyms
meal,
spread (informal),
collation,
refection,
food,
kai (New Zealand, informal),
nourishment,
victuals

Additional synonyms

in the sense of report
Definition
an account prepared after investigation and published or broadcast
Press reports vary dramatically.
Synonyms
article,
story,
communication,
dispatch,
piece,
message,
item,
column,
communiqué,
write-up
in the sense of rub
Definition
to spread with pressure, esp. so that it can be absorbed
He rubbed oil into my aching back.
Synonyms
spread,
put,
apply,
work in,
smear
in the sense of scatter
Definition
to throw about in various directions
He began by scattering seed and putting in plants.
Synonyms
throw about,
spread,
sprinkle,
strew,
broadcast,
shower,
fling,
litter,
sow,
diffuse,
disseminate
in the sense of selection
Definition
a range from which something may be selected
It offers the widest selection of antiques.
Synonyms
range,
variety,
assortment,
series,
collection,
array,
repertoire,
gamut,
lineup
in the sense of set
Definition
to put into order or make ready
She had set the table and was drinking coffee at the hearth.
Synonyms
prepare,
lay,
spread,
arrange,
make ready
in the sense of shed
as dawn sheds its first light
Synonyms
give out,
cast,
emit,
give,
throw,
afford,
radiate,
diffuse,
pour forth
in the sense of smooth
She smoothed the lotion across his shoulder blades.
Synonyms
spread,
rub,
smear
in the sense of smother
Definition
to cover over thickly
Luckily, it wasn't smothered in creamy sauce.
Synonyms
smear,
cover,
spread
in the sense of span
Definition
the complete extent
The bridge has a span of 579 feet.
Synonyms
extent,
reach,
spread,
length,
distance,
stretch
in the sense of story
Definition
a news report
Those are some of the top stories in the news.
Synonyms
report,
news,
article,
feature,
scoop,
news item

Additional synonyms

in the sense of stretch
Definition
to extend or spread over (a specified distance)
an artificial reef stretching the length of the coast
Synonyms
extend,
cover,
spread,
reach,
unfold,
put forth,
unroll
in the sense of stretch
Definition
a large or continuous expanse or distance
It's a very dangerous stretch of road.
Synonyms
expanse,
area,
tract,
spread,
distance,
sweep,
extent
in the sense of sweep
Definition
a wide expanse
the whole sweep of German social and political history
Synonyms
extent,
range,
span,
stretch,
scope,
compass
in the sense of transmission
Definition
the sending or passing of something, such as a message or disease from one place or person to another
the transmission of knowledge and skills
Synonyms
transfer,
spread,
spreading,
communication,
passing on,
circulation,
dispatch,
relaying,
mediation,
imparting,
diffusion,
transference,
dissemination,
conveyance,
channelling
in the sense of transmit
Definition
to pass (something, such as a message or disease) from one place or person to another
mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans
Synonyms
pass on,
carry,
spread,
communicate,
take,
send,
forward,
bear,
transfer,
transport,
hand on,
convey,
dispatch,
hand down,
diffuse,
remit,
impart,
disseminate
in the sense of unfold
Definition
to open or spread out from a folded state
He quickly unfolded the blankets and spread them on the mattress.
Synonyms
open,
spread out,
undo,
expand,
flatten,
straighten,
stretch out,
unfurl,
unwrap,
unroll
in the sense of unfurl
Definition
to unroll or spread out (an umbrella, flag, or sail) or (of an umbrella, flag, or sail) to be unrolled or spread out
two weeks later when the leaves unfurl
Synonyms
open,
unfold,
open out,
blossom
in the sense of variety
Definition
different things of the same kind
a store selling a wide variety of goods
Synonyms
range,
selection,
assortment,
mix,
collection,
line-up,
mixture,
array,
cross section,
medley,
multiplicity,
mixed bag (informal),
miscellany,
motley collection,
intermixture
in the sense of widen
Definition
to make or become wide or wider
The river widens considerably as it begins to turn east.
Synonyms
get wider,
spread,
extend,
expand,
broaden,
open wide,
open out or up
in the sense of width
Definition
the extent or measurement of something from side to side
The width of the road has been increased to 20 ft.
Synonyms
breadth,
extent,
span,
wideness,
reach,
range,
measure,
scope,
diameter,
compass,
thickness,
girth
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