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Spread

/sprɛd/

To move or extend over a larger area or to affect a greater number of items or people.

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The fire seemed to be spreading steadily.

The husband hears you, spreads the rumor he is back?.

Gil Case is having a big spread after the show."

From Middle English spreden, from Old English sprǣdan, related to German spreiten.

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