SPREAD

Definition

1. noun process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space. — synonyms: spreading
2. noun a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures. — synonyms: gap
3. noun farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle). — synonyms: ranch, cattle_ranch, cattle_farm
4. noun a haphazard distribution in all directions. — synonyms: scatter
5. noun a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes. — synonyms: paste
6. noun a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed. — synonyms: banquet, feast
7. noun two facing pages of a book or other publication. — synonyms: spread_head, spreadhead, facing_pages
8. noun the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age).
9. noun decorative cover for a bed. — synonyms: bedspread, bedcover, bed_cover, bed_covering, counterpane
10. noun act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time. — synonyms: spreading
11. adjective distributed or spread over a considerable extent. — synonyms: dispersed
12. adjective prepared or arranged for a meal.
13. adjective fully extended in width. — synonyms: outspread
14. verb distribute or disperse widely. — synonyms: distribute
15. verb become distributed or widespread. — synonyms: propagate
16. verb spread across or over. — synonyms: overspread
17. verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state. — synonyms: unfold, spread_out, open
18. verb cause to become widely known. — synonyms: circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, diffuse
19. verb become widely known and passed on. — synonyms: go_around, circulate
20. verb strew or distribute over an area. — synonyms: scatter, spread_out
21. verb move outward. — synonyms: diffuse, spread_out, fan_out
22. verb cover by spreading something over.
23. verb distribute over a surface in a layer.